Monthly climate guide
Kraków weather in May
Expect mild weather in Kraków in May: afternoons reach about 19°C (65°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (47°F). Around 101 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
- Kraków is usually about 3°C warmer than Zakopane, 90 km away, in May.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Kraków — roughly 63% more rain than average.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Wieliczka Salt Mine (day trip) to a drier part of the day.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
19°C
65°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
101 mm
wet
Humidity
76%
relative
Sky
67%
cloud · often cloudy
Kraków weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 22°F | 42 mm | 91% | 84% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -4°C / 24°F | 42 mm | 89% | 80% |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | -1°C / 30°F | 40 mm | 82% | 66% |
| April | 15°C / 58°F | 4°C / 38°F | 53 mm | 77% | 63% |
| May | 19°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 101 mm | 76% | 67% |
| June | 23°C / 74°F | 13°C / 55°F | 85 mm | 73% | 67% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 58°F | 97 mm | 68% | 64% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 15°C / 58°F | 69 mm | 65% | 58% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 72 mm | 71% | 64% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 67 mm | 81% | 69% |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 1°C / 34°F | 39 mm | 89% | 76% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 27°F | 37 mm | 91% | 80% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Kraków?
Our Kraków guide recommends: May to June or September, for comfortable sightseeing weather without the peak summer crowds.
Listen for the hejnał — a trumpet call played every hour from St Mary's tower that stops abruptly mid-melody.
Best time to visit Kraków →Other Poland cities in May
Cite or embed this data
Writing about this destination? Copy a ready-made citation or embed a live widget — free, just keep the link.
Kraków weather in May. WeatherCompare, 2026 (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020 monthly averages). https://weathercompare.eu/weather/poland/krakow/may
<a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/poland/krakow/may">Kraków weather in May</a> (WeatherCompare)
<iframe src="https://weathercompare.eu/embed/poland/krakow" width="300" height="160" style="border:0;border-radius:12px" loading="lazy" title="Kraków weather in May"></iframe> <p style="font-size:12px"><a href="https://weathercompare.eu/weather/poland/krakow/may">Kraków weather in May</a> – WeatherCompare</p>
Kraków in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kraków?
May is one of the wetter months in Kraków, with about 101 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Kraków in May?
Average highs are about 19°C (65°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kraków in May?
Kraków typically gets around 101 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Kraków?
May to June or September, for comfortable sightseeing weather without the peak summer crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kraków (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.