What to pack for Kraków in April
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 68%; max daily wind around 19 km/h. Snow falls on about 1.8 days.
How April compares
Best months in Kraków: May–September. See the full best time to visit Kraków guide.
Kraków in April: the details
In April, Kraków sees average daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). Rainfall totals roughly 67 mm across 11.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.9 hours per day with 13.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 68%.
In context: April is the 7th-warmest month and the 6th-wettest in Kraków. The sunniest month is June (12.1 h/day).
| Metric | April average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F |
| Overnight low | 4°C / 39°F |
| Rainfall | 67 mm over 11.8 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day (13.5 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Travel score | 6.4 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kraków, Poland (50.06, 19.94) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kraków in April?
Daytime highs in Kraków in April average 14°C (57°F); nights drop to about 4°C.
Does it rain in Kraków in April?
Expect around 11.8 rainy days and 67 mm of rainfall in April.
Is April a good time to visit Kraków?
April is a fair shoulder-season month in Kraków — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.4/10. The best months are May–September.
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