- Rain mm/yr
- 670
- Climate Type
- Moderately continental with oceanic influences
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: weather-atlas.com, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are genuinely the best times: mild temperatures, manageable crowds, and reliable weather for outdoor exploration.
- Summer (July–August) brings warmth but also peak crowds and the year's heaviest rainfall—book attractions early and prepare for occasional showers.
- Winter is cold (typically −5 to 5°C (41°F)) and can feel sharp, but extreme cold is rare; with proper clothing, it's navigable and offers fewer tourists plus festive Christmas markets (December).
- January is peak snow season; if you want a white Krakow, visit then. Snowfall is regular but not guaranteed to last; streets are often cleared quickly.
- On calm, cold winter days, air quality can dip due to smog—check the forecast if you're sensitive or have children.
- Daylight is short in winter (8 hours in December) and long in summer (16+ hours in June), affecting sightseeing hours.
- Weather can shift rapidly, especially in colder months; layer your clothing and check forecasts before heading out.
Best Months
May–June, September–October
- Reason
- Comfortable temperatures (20–25°C (68–77°F)), moderate rainfall, fewer crowds than July–August
Worst Months
July–August
- Reason
- Peak tourist season with highest rainfall (80–110 mm); can be hot and wet
December–February
- Reason
- Coldest season; winter conditions, short daylight hours, frequent snow; January coldest
Rainfall
- Annual Total Mm
- 670
- Seasonal Pattern
- Fairly distributed year-round; peak in summer (May–August)
- Notes
- Light rain common; winter precipitation often falls as snow
Driest Month
- Month
- February
- Rainfall Mm
- 33
Wettest Month
- Month
- July
- Rainfall Mm
- 107
Snowfall
- Months
- December–February, occasionally March
- Season Total Days
- 20–25 snowy days average per winter
- Notes
- Snow is regular but not continuous; melt on streets is common. December has 6–9 snow days; February trails off with 6–9 days. Late November to early March sees sporadic flurries.
Peak Month
- Month
- January
- Snow Days
- 10–12 days
- Accumulation Cm
- 15–20 cm typical; up to 20 cm at peak
Temperature
- Year Round Range
- −5 to 25°C (23–77°F); ranges from −15°C (59°F) on coldest nights to extremes below −20°C (68°F) in rare cold snaps
Peak
- Months
- July
- Avg Low Celsius
- 14
- Avg High Celsius
- 24
- Avg Low Fahrenheit
- 57
- Avg High Fahrenheit
- 75
- Notes
- Warmest month; occasional heat but rarely stifling
Off Peak
- Months
- January
- Avg Low Celsius
- -5
- Avg High Celsius
- 1
- Avg Low Fahrenheit
- 23
- Avg High Fahrenheit
- 34
- Notes
- Coldest month with frequent snowfall
Climate Type
Moderately continental with oceanic influences
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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