Krakow, PolandQuick decision
When to visit Krakow?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–24°C in June
🌧 Least rain
37% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (39%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Old Town & WawelApril–May or September–October — castle, Rynek Główny and Kazimierz.
Wieliczka Salt MineYear-round — 300m underground, chapels carved from salt.
GastronomyYear-round — pierogi, żurek, vodka and Kazimierz restaurants.
Tatra Day TripJune–September — Tatra Mountains 2h away, alpine hiking.
Monthly climate data
Krakow weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 3°C | 38% | 1.6 | 3.9h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 6°C | 43% | 2.0 | 5.0h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 9°C | 37% | 1.4 | 8.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 4°C | 14°C | 40% | 2.2 | 10.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 45% | 2.8 | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 37% | 2.3 | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 48% | 3.9 | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 25°C | 39% | 3.3 | 12.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 20°C | 39% | 3.6 | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 7°C | 14°C | 36% | 2.2 | 7.6h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 8°C | 35% | 1.8 | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 4°C | 39% | 1.7 | 2.7h | 2.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 41% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 41% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 37% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 40% rainy days, 3.9h sunshine/day. Score: 2.7/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 37% rainy days and 24°C.
December is the wettest month with 39% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 24°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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