When to go to Krakow?
Europe's largest medieval market square opens in the middle of Krakow, with the Cloth Hall at its centre and a trumpet call from St Mary's tower on the hour. Wawel Castle keeps watch over the Vistula from its limestone bluff. In Kazimierz, synagogues, quiet courtyards and low-lit bars share the same narrow streets, and the milk bars still serve pierogi by the plateful.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Krakow, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Krakow
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4 | 69 | 1 | 43 |
| February | 4.5 | 63 | 4 | 47 |
| March | 7.8 | 41 | 5 | 61 |
| April | 8.2 | 71 | 9 | 58 |
| May | 11.6 | 57 | 15 | 74 |
| June | 12.0 | 64 | 19 | 77 |
| July | 12.3 | 97 | 21 | 76 |
| August | 10.4 | 74 | 21 | 73 |
| September | 8.8 | 98 | 16 | 64 |
| October | 7.3 | 55 | 11 | 59 |
| November | 4.2 | 47 | 4 | 48 |
| December | 3.0 | 65 | 1 | 42 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Krakow, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is March (about 41 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 802 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Krakow?
- Main Market Square (UNESCO)
- Wawel Castle
- Kazimierz Jewish quarter
- Auschwitz-Birkenau camp
Practical info
- Country: Poland
- Airport: Cracovie Jean-Paul-II (KRK)
- Station: Kraków Główny
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