10-Day Weather Forecast for Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland - The Weather Channel | weather.com (2024)

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Winter in Kraków

The winters are usually very cold in Kraków and during December, January and February there are approximately 12 snowy days a month. The coldest month is January, when temperatures drop to between -5ºC (23ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF).

The hottest month is July with the average temperature standing at 17.5 deg. C (63.5 F). The coolest area in July is the mountains, where the air temperature drops as the altitude increases (on average by 0.6 deg. C [33 F] for every 100 meters).

The warmest area is the south-western part of Poland, while the coldest is the north-eastern part of the country and in the mountain areas. A distinctive feature of Poland's climate characteristic is the number of cold days (with maximum temperatures below 0°C) the country experiences mostly in January.

Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. You can count on many sunny days and many rainy days and don't be surprised when the summer turns out to be quite hot or quite rainy.

In comparison to other cities in Europe, Krakow is by far so much cheaper. This makes it a great destination for travelers on a budget. In addition, the city's variety of quality restaurants and bars means that there is something for everyone, regardless of budget.

The best time to visit Krakow is between May and September. During this time the weather is mild, with average temperatures ranging between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. This is the perfect time to stroll through the old town, visit historical sites and relax in the parks.

From its world-famous cuisine to vibrant cities, Poland is praised by tourists for several reasons. It is full of scenic natural landscapes, captivating historic sites, cultural artefacts and much more. Poland has a rich history, culture and traditions and is home to 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Summary of cost of living in Poland: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,491.4$ (9,629.2zł) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 755.8$ (2,921.2zł) without rent. Cost of living in Poland is, on average, 37.2% lower than in United States.

Poland's most beautiful cities amaze visitors with their architecture and location, and temp with a wide variety of attractions and regional delicacies. Kraków, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Olsztyn and Wrocław are perfect destinations for a weekend outing – a city break does not have to mean travelling abroad.

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The best time to visit Poland is between May and October. The beaches are packed during July and August, so if you're hoping for some peace and quiet it's best to go during May/June or September/October. Plus the weather's pleasant at these times of year.

Pope John Paul II, might be the most famous Polish person in the world. Karol Józef Wojtyła, was born in the Polish town of Wadowice, 50 kilometers southwest of Krakow. He was elected pope by the second papal conclave of 1978, which was called after Pope John Paul I, died after just 33 days.

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Germany and Poland have comparable continental climates, with chilly winters and moderate summers. However, because of the northern marine influence, Germany can have warmer winters.

Poland has an aggregated average fresh water availability of the order of 1400 m3 per capita.

From 1795 to 1918, Poland was split between Prussia, the Habsburg monarchy, and Russia and had no independent existence. In 1795 the third and the last of the three 18th-century partitions of Poland ended the existence of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

November through March seem to be the cheapest months to book Krakow, during the low season.

Krakow is further south than most of the UK, so usually gets hotter weather, though the winters can be brutal.

The average daytime temperature is just -2°C, which is freezing cold and unfortunately it doesn't get much better at midday with cool highs of 1°C. At night, you'll need a heavy winter coat if you're outside because temperatures plummet to just -5°C. There's not much rain with just 24mm spread over the month.

As with your legs, it's best to keep arms covered if you're out in the countryside. Base layer tops and thermal tights keep you warm in even the coldest weather, without taking up much luggage space. For men, Duofold sells excellent crew neck base layer tops slip on unnoticed under a t-shirt or long sleeved pullover.