Krakow Weather Forecast
Krakow weather: 58°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Krakow is a city in Poland. Krakow is known for Wawel Castle and Jewish quarter. It has a population of about 780.000.
Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Krakow with clear. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 56°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Krakow is May, June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 25°F.
The closest major airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), about 152 mi away. Nearby highlights include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague and Charles Bridge.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 4.1°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Krakow today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Krakow right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:32 AM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Krakow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 56° | 0% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 56° | 9% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 56° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 54° | 2% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 60° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 79° / 63° | 49% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 60° | 20% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 79° / 62° | 8% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 62° | 21% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 60° | 29% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 60° | 29% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 57° | 32% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 27% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 55° | 27% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 53° | 23% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 33% | -- | — |
Climate in Krakow month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 25° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 29° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 36° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 42° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 67° | 49° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 58° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 77° | 60° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 60° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 72° | 55° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 44° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 45° | 34° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 31° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Krakow
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Krakow
Go in May, June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Krakow?
Krakow is a city in Poland. Its coordinates are 50.0647, 19.945. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Krakow right now?
It is currently 58°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
May, June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Krakow, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Krakow in?
Krakow observes Europe/Warsaw (UTC+02:00). The local time is 7:32 AM.
How many people live in Krakow?
Krakow has a population of approximately 780.000.
What is the nearest airport to Krakow?
The closest airports are Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), 152 mi away, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 185 mi away and Vienna International Airport (VIE), 204 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Krakow?
Popular options include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague and Charles Bridge.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 7:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
