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Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
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| Temp (°C) | 13° 10° | 17° 9° | 21° 8° | 18° 12° | 20° 11° | 20° 11° | 17° 10° |
| Precipitation | 100% | 30% | 8% | 100% | 27% | 92% | 62% |
| Humidity | 85% | 70% | 70% | 82% | 74% | 70% | 77% |
| Wind | 16 km/h | 13 km/h | 14 km/h | 17 km/h | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | 14 km/h |
Best time to visit Kraków
The best times to visit Kraków are May to June and September to October, when mild or warm conditions suit walking and outdoor sightseeing. July and August are warmer but bring crowds and unsettled weather, while November to March is colder with possible snow and reduced hours at some outdoor attractions.
JanuaryTemp (°C)-3°Rain (mm)26Sun Hours2Dry Days14
January is cold, around -5°C to 1°C, with possible snow and wintry conditions. Indoor sightseeing suits the month, while some outdoor attractions have reduced hours.
FebruaryTemp (°C)-1°Rain (mm)25Sun Hours3Dry Days12
February is cold, around -4°C to 3°C, and snow remains possible. Plan mainly for museums and city sightseeing, with shorter hours at some outdoor attractions.
MarchTemp (°C)4°Rain (mm)30Sun Hours4Dry Days14
March is cool, around 0°C to 8°C, with wet spells and occasional snow. Some outdoor sights may have reduced hours or remain closed.
AprilTemp (°C)9°Rain (mm)41Sun Hours6Dry Days15
April is mild, around 4°C to 14°C, with changeable conditions and occasional showers. City walks work well with a flexible plan for wet weather.
MayTemp (°C)13°Rain (mm)53Sun Hours8Dry Days17
May is mild and generally sunnier, around 9°C to 19°C. It is a good month for walking through Kraków and visiting outdoor sights.
JuneTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)72Sun Hours9Dry Days16
June is warm, around 13°C to 23°C, but showers and occasional thunderstorms are possible. Allow flexibility for wet days during sightseeing.
JulyTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)80Sun Hours9Dry Days15
July is warm, around 15°C to 25°C, with crowds, showers and occasional thunderstorms. Outdoor sightseeing is comfortable when rain does not interrupt the day.
AugustTemp (°C)18°Rain (mm)68Sun Hours8Dry Days15
August is variable, around 10°C to 38°C, with warm spells, showers and occasional thunderstorms. Pack for both hot afternoons and unsettled weather.
SeptemberTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)55Sun Hours6Dry Days15
September is a cool shoulder-season month, around 11°C to 24°C, with some rainy days. It suits city sightseeing with a light waterproof layer.
OctoberTemp (°C)9°Rain (mm)42Sun Hours4Dry Days15
October is cool, around 6°C to 16°C, with changeable weather. Comfortable daytime temperatures suit museums, cafés and walks through the historic centre.
NovemberTemp (°C)4°Rain (mm)33Sun Hours2Dry Days14
November is chilly, around 1°C to 8°C, and some outdoor attractions reduce hours or close. Indoor sightseeing is the most reliable choice.
DecemberTemp (°C)-1°Rain (mm)30Sun Hours2Dry Days14
December is cold, around -3°C to 3°C, with possible snow. Kraków's Christmas markets add seasonal appeal, while outdoor sights may have shorter hours.
Sources: britannica.com, redfedoradiary.com, easeweather.com, gopoland.com
Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka
Cost: From 46.11 USD · ★ 4.9 (13,075 reviews)
Top-rated day trip (4.9/5 from 12,000+ reviews). Ride the Gubałówka cable car, taste highlander cheese & local vodka, and enjoy a full 3 hours at Chocholow Thermal Baths — modern geothermal hot springs with outdoor thermal pools, slides, pool bars and unforgettable mountain views. Your tour will begin with a pick-up from your hotel. During the jour
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Cost: From 35.47 USD · Duration: 7 hours · ★ 4.7 (9,937 reviews)
Visit one of the most important memorial sites in Europe on an organized Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow. The former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a place of remembrance for more than one million victims of World War II. Preserved barracks, watchto
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket Hotel Pickup Small Van
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Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Pickup Options
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Visit the legendary salt mine of Wieliczka, full of Salt Tunnels and Chapels near Krakow for a half-day guided tour and admire the beautiful salt sculptures made with "white gold". Wieliczka Salt Mine is the world's largest mining heritage museum with a collection encompassing unique pieces of mining equipment reflecting the development of mining t
Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour
Cost: From 147.79 USD · ★ 4.8 (3,157 reviews)
During the day you will visit Auschwitz-Birkenau museum and Wieliczka Salt Mine. In both places we will provide you the tours with an official english speaking in-person guides. We will pick you up and drop you off in your hotel - door to door service is included. Our tour leaders/drivers with fluent english will take care of everything so you won'
Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup)
Cost: From 46.11 USD · Duration: 11 hours · ★ 4.9 (1,877 reviews)
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Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Cracow
Cost: From 31 USD · Duration: 7 hours · ★ 4.9 (1,818 reviews)
Visiting Auschwitz-birkenau state museum is an obligatory thing to do while staying in Cracow. Choose our company if you seek highest quality of service. We guarantee personal, friendly, English speaking driver, always ready to help you and answer all of your questions. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive you back to a place of your chois
Brief
- Kraków specialties to try include obwarzanek krakowski (ring-shaped bread), zapiekanka from Plac Nowy, pierogi, and żurek.
- The Poland Business Run takes place around Błonia on 6 September 2026. Expect road closures and changes to tram routes 0, 8 and 77 in the area (
krakow.pl).
Safety and health
- Tap water is generally safe to drink in Kraków and other larger Polish settlements. Avoid untreated well water in rural areas, which may be contaminated (
wikivoyage.org).
- Kraków and southern Poland can experience significant winter smog, particularly during cold periods when coal and wood heating is widely used. People with respiratory conditions should monitor air-quality readings and limit strenuous outdoor activity during pollution episodes (
Recent News
- 22-24 August 2026: A car mounted the pavement in Kraków’s Zabłocie district, killing two adult pedestrians and seriously injuring their eight-month-old child. Prosecutors charged the driver, and later reports said the child’s condition had stabilised. Visitors should take extra care near busy roads and crossings while the investigation continues (
onet.pl |
fakt.pl).
