Krakow · SpringMonth summary
Krakow weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Krakow in May?
✅ 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: May is a good time to visit Krakow. June remains slightly better (+0.9 pts).
By trip type
Krakow in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Krakow. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 45% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 28°F | 37°F | 38% | 0.1in | 3.9h | 2.8/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 30°F | 43°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.0h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 32°F | 48°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 39°F | 57°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 48°F | 66°F | 45% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 75°F | 37% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 77°F | 48% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 77°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 54°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 45°F | 57°F | 36% | 0.1in | 7.6h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 36°F | 46°F | 35% | 0.1in | 4.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 30°F | 39°F | 39% | 0.1in | 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 May, Krakow averages 66°F, 45% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Krakow in May
Is May a good time to visit Krakow?
May 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 May?
With 66°F max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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