Monthly climate guide
Kraków weather in September
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), September feels warm in Kraków. Rainfall averages about 72 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than August and 6°C warmer than October.
What stands out in September
- In Kraków, September is early autumn.
- Good walking weather for combining Wieliczka Salt Mine (day trip) and Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) in one day.
- Kraków is usually about 3°C warmer than Zakopane, 90 km away, in September.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 6°C lower by October.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
10°C
50°F
Rainfall
72 mm
some rain
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
64%
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 September
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is September 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 September
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Kraków in September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Kraków?
Yes. September is one of the best months for Kraków, with highs around 21°C and about 72 mm of rain.
How warm is Kraków in September?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 10°C (50°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kraków in September?
Kraków typically gets around 72 mm of rain in September — some rain.
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.