Kraków climate at a glance
Kraków sees average daytime highs ranging from 3°C in January to 25°C in July. Around 908 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 146 wet days a year, peaking in August (114 mm) and easing off in March (40 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine. Snow is a regular feature from December to February.
Kraków temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Kraków
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Kraków climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 16.1 h in June. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -2°C | 13.3 | 62 mm | 3.7 h | 81% | 0.0 · Challenging |
| February | 7°C | -1°C | 13 | 63 mm | 5 h | 76% | 1.8 · Challenging |
| March | 10°C | 1°C | 12.3 | 40 mm | 7.9 h | 69% | 4.2 · Poor |
| April | 14°C | 4°C | 11.8 | 67 mm | 8.9 h | 68% | 6.4 · Fair |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 14.5 | 100 mm | 10.3 h | 70% | 8.3 · Good |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 11.2 | 74 mm | 12.1 h | 72% | 9.0 · Excellent |
| July | 25°C | 16°C | 14.3 | 111 mm | 12 h | 71% | 8.4 · Good |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 13.5 | 114 mm | 10.5 h | 74% | 8.5 · Excellent |
| September | 20°C | 11°C | 11.3 | 112 mm | 8.7 h | 76% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| October | 16°C | 7°C | 8.7 | 61 mm | 7.4 h | 79% | 7.9 · Good |
| November | 9°C | 2°C | 10 | 48 mm | 4.6 h | 84% | 3.3 · Poor |
| December | 4°C | -1°C | 12 | 56 mm | 3.2 h | 84% | 0.2 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kraków?
The best time to visit Kraków is May–September, when daytime highs average around 24°C with about 11.2 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Kraków?
July is the hottest month in Kraków, with average highs of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kraków?
August is the rainiest month in Kraków, with around 114 mm of rainfall over 13.5 rainy days.
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