Best time to visit
Best time to visit Poland
Our pick: May and SeptemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct, Dec. Busy and pricier: Jun–Aug. Quiet: Jan–Feb, Nov.
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Kraków is a good-value city break all year. Summer is warm and lively, and the Christmas market in the main square runs through December. Winters are cold, often below freezing.
Month by month in Kraków
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- A9°
- M14°
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- J19°
- A19°
- S14°
- O9°
- N4°
- D0°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Book Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka salt mine tickets online ahead, especially in summer.
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Questions people ask
When is the cheapest time to visit Kraków?
January to March, outside the Christmas markets and Easter.
What is the warmest month in Kraków?
July, averaging 19°C. The coolest is January, at -2°C.
When is peak season in Poland?
Jun–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar–May, Sep–Oct, Dec.