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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kraków, Poland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kraków weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kraków are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kraków January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 35mm 1.7hrs 9.9hrs

Kraków's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kraków for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kraków and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kraków with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Kraków February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 31mm 2.5hrs 11.2hrs

February in Kraków is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kraków for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Kraków and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kraków with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Kraków March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 34mm 3.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Kraków is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kraków.

March is in the spring in Kraków and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kraków with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Kraków April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 50mm 5.1hrs 14.9hrs

Kraków's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kraków, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Kraków and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kraków with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Kraków May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 81mm 6.5hrs 16.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Kraków and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kraków, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kraków and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kraków with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Kraków June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 100mm 7.1hrs 9.9hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Kraków during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kraków, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kraków and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kraków with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Kraków July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 93mm 7.3hrs 11.2hrs

July in Kraków is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kraków, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kraków and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Kraków August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 88mm 6.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Kraków is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kraków, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kraków and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Kraków September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 54mm 5hrs 14.9hrs

Kraków's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kraków, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kraków and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Kraków October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 44mm 3.9hrs 16.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Kraków and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kraków, with some very good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kraków and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Kraków November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 43mm 2hrs 9.9hrs

The climate in Kraków during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kraków for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kraków and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Kraków December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 40mm 1.4hrs 11.2hrs

December in Kraków is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kraków for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kraków and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kraków with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Kraków weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23°C 73.4°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: January -0.5°C 31.1°F
Wettest month: June 100mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 21°C 69.8°F
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