2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Kraków in October

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

October is a wet time to visit Kraków. Kraków has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 15°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

15°C

Avg Low

7°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

10.8h

Is October a good time to visit Kraków?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:02 AM

Sunset

5:51 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 5°C -1°C 6 Good
February 8°C 1°C 18 Wet
March 10°C 0°C 8 Good
April 16°C 3°C 3 Good
May 17°C 7°C 19 Excellent (best)
June 23°C 14°C 20 Excellent (best)
July 24°C 14°C 12 Excellent (best)
August 26°C 16°C 9 Excellent (best)
September 21°C 11°C 10 Excellent (best)
October 15°C 7°C 17 Wet
November 8°C 2°C 6 Good
December 4°C -1°C 6 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for October

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is October a good time to visit Kraków? +

October is typically Wet for visiting Kraków, with average highs of 15°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Kraków in October? +

With highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Kraków in October? +

Kraków typically sees around 17 rainy days in October.

How many hours of daylight are there in Kraków in October? +

In October, Kraków gets approximately 10.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is October peak season in Kraków? +

No, October is not peak season in Kraków. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Kraków? +

The best months to visit Kraków are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Warsaw)

Last Updated: January 2026

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