July is generally the rainiest month in Krakow, characterized by the highest average rainfall, often in the form of heavy afternoon showers or thunderstorms. While June also brings high precipitation, July consistently records the peak, with average rainfall levels reaching between 69 mm and 93 mm.
The climate in Kraków is temperate since it has both an oceanic and continental climate, meaning that it has cold winters and mild summers. It rains all year round in Kraków and sometimes quite heavily. The average rainy days in winter are 7 days a month and in spring it climbs up to 16 days a month.
Precipitation. June and July are the wettest months but looking at the number of wet days you can see that the difference between particular months is minor.
33mm of rain is expected to fall over the month, which means it usually rains on 16 days. There are just under four hours of sunshine each day, so make sure you plan your time wisely before the sun sets in the late afternoon.
In Krakow, DO learn basic Polish phrases, try pierogi, validate public transport tickets, explore local markets, be respectful in churches, and use ride-sharing apps like Bolt for transport. DON'T drink alcohol in public, make insensitive jokes about Polish history, be loud in religious sites, touch historical monuments, or assume everyone accepts cash only; always validate transport tickets, and be cautious of jaywalking and late-night solo walks.
If you want to take full advantage of all that Poland's second largest city has to offer, a good time to travel is during spring or autumn. Avoid a visit during the summer months and you'll avoid the majority of Kraków's holidaymakers, too.
We recommend spending seven days in Krakow to get a satisfying taste of all things Cracovian. With five days really being the minimum. (If you are only planning a quick two days, we predict a return visit in the future!) Sure, you could enjoy a breakneck weekend if you skip many highlights and don't pause for breath.
What we suggest to the remaining 6 billion inhabitants of the globe is that they at least visit our city - it is beautiful, comfortable and, according to scientists, the sunniest Polish city (1,671 hours of sunshine annually). Negative commentators say that one day is enough to see the whole of Gdynia.
In between there will be bouts of sunshine and warm temperatures. Generally ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s on average, depending on the month and the destination. Warsaw experiences warmer weather, with the mercury rising to the upper 70s in July. June is Poland's wettest month, especially in Zakopane and Warsaw.
What Language Do They Speak In Poland? Polish is the official language, however English is widely (and fluently) spoken in central Kraków. Many will find the language difficult to pronounce, but it's good to learn the most basic phrases. To say “hello” or “goodbye” informally, use “Cześć” (pronounced “cheshch”).
Cash or Card? Krakow is Poland's most tourist-friendly city, and one of the largest and most international in the country. Athough it's always a good idea to have some cash to hand, you can also pay by card in the majority of establishments, bars, and restaurants, or even on public transport.
