Krakow · AutumnMonth summary
Krakow weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
12°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Krakow in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: September is a good time to visit Krakow. June remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Krakow in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in September
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn in Krakow is often underrated: 20°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Krakow averages 20°C, 39% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Krakow in September
Is September a good time to visit Krakow?
September is an acceptable time for Krakow (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (8.1/10) if possible.
What to do in Krakow in September?
With 20°C max and 10.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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