Climate in Krakow — Annual Weather Overview
Krakow has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 25.0°C) and the coolest is December (3.6°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.4°C swing between July highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 933mm. August is the wettest month at 129.4mm, while March averages just 36.4mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.8 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 13.3°C, 192mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 24.4°C, 324mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 14.6°C, 233mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 4.4°C, 185mm rain.
Krakow — Monthly Temperatures
Krakow — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Krakow stays reasonable all year.
Krakow weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8°C | -1.9°C | 54.2mm | 3.9h | 12 | 8/10 |
| February | 5.8°C | -1.6°C | 68.0mm | 4.9h | 13 | 10/10 |
| March | 9.4°C | -0.4°C | 36.4mm | 8.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 12.6°C | 2.6°C | 62.9mm | 9.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| May | 17.8°C | 7.8°C | 92.3mm | 10.4h | 14 | 10/10 |
| June | 23.5°C | 13.6°C | 77.3mm | 11.9h | 12 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.0°C | 15.5°C | 117.6mm | 11.9h | 15 | 9/10 |
| August | 24.7°C | 15.5°C | 129.4mm | 10.1h | 13 | 9/10 |
| September | 20.0°C | 11.0°C | 113.1mm | 8.6h | 12 | 9/10 |
| October | 15.6°C | 7.0°C | 66.9mm | 7.4h | 9 | 10/10 |
| November | 8.2°C | 2.3°C | 52.6mm | 4.4h | 10 | 10/10 |
| December | 3.6°C | -1.7°C | 62.5mm | 3.1h | 12 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Krakow have?
Krakow has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 3.6°C in December to 25.0°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Krakow?
July is the hottest month in Krakow, with average highs of 25.0°C and lows of 15.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Krakow?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 3.6°C and lows of -1.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Krakow?
August is the wettest month, averaging 129.4mm of rainfall over around 13 rainy days.
How much rain does Krakow get per year?
Krakow receives around 933mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (36.4mm).
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.