Krakow Weather Forecast
Krakow weather: 58°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Krakow weather in May
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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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Krakow compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Krakow.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Chopin Airport | 152 mi | 51°F | about the same | 25 in |
| Warsaw | 157 mi | 51°F | about the same | 24 in |
| Hungary | 182 mi | 55°F | +36°F warmer | 24 in |
| Danube River | 182 mi | 55°F | +36°F warmer | 24 in |
| Budapest | 182 mi | 55°F | +36°F warmer | 24 in |
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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 overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 5 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 10:42 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 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
