Poland
Kraków: when to go, how much to budget
Europe’s largest medieval square, and value for money that remains among the best on the continent.
- The Old Town
- The Kazimierz district
- Wawel
Poland
Europe’s largest medieval square, and value for money that remains among the best on the continent.
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Cracovie est une ville polonaise, chef-lieu de la voïvodie de Petite-Pologne (Małopolska) dans le sud du pays, traversée par la Vistule. Ancienne capitale de la Pologne, riche de mille ans d'histoire, elle est considérée comme le véritable centre culturel et intellectuel du pays et s'enorgueillit de posséder l'une des plus anciennes universités du monde, l'université Jagellonne.
Over the last three full years, the mildest months are May, June, September — highs between 19 and 24 °C, and few rainy days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4 °C | -2 °C | 71 mm | 13 |
| February | 7 °C | -1 °C | 58 mm | 10 |
| March | 12 °C | 2 °C | 47 mm | 13 |
| April | 15 °C | 5 °C | 72 mm | 12 |
| May | 19 °C | 8 °C | 72 mm | 12 |
| June | 24 °C | 14 °C | 60 mm | 12 |
| July | 26 °C | 16 °C |
Museums and public offices often close on these days, and transport is busy.
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The 20 most-read places on Wikipedia over the last sixty days, among those you can visit within a few kilometres of the centre.
Viator selection out of 1,446 activities in this destination. “From” prices per person, as published.
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
4.7/5 (10,469 reviews) · 7 h · Free cancellation
From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with hotel pickup
4.7/5 (67 reviews) · 6 h – 8 h · Free cancellation
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Places mapped in OpenStreetMap, without ratings or reviews, nearest to the centre first.
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Build my trip| 127 mm |
| 13 |
| August | 26 °C | 15 °C | 76 mm | 12 |
| September | 22 °C | 12 °C | 104 mm | 10 |
| October | 15 °C | 7 °C | 74 mm | 12 |
| November | 8 °C | 1 °C | 72 mm | 11 |
| December | 4 °C | 0 °C | 39 mm | 8 |
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour Tickets and Transfer from Krakow
4.6/5 (537 reviews) · 6.5 h · Free cancellation
Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Full Day Tour
4.8/5 (3,274 reviews) · 10 h – 12 h · Free cancellation
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
4.9/5 (1,870 reviews) · 7 h · Free cancellation
Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
4.7/5 (4,441 reviews) · 3 h – 7 h · Free cancellation
Krakow: Zakopane Tour, Thermal Springs, Cable Car & Hotel Pickup
4.9/5 (1,463 reviews) · 11 h · Free cancellation
Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow (hotel pick up)
4.8/5 (1,158 reviews) · 4.5 h · Free cancellation
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Cracow
4.9/5 (2,084 reviews) · 7 h · Free cancellation
Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka
4.9/5 (13,746 reviews) · 11 h – 12 h · Free cancellation
Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow
4.7/5 (4,464 reviews) · 10 h – 12 h · Free cancellation
Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Pickup Options
4.5/5 (3,905 reviews) · 4.5 h · Free cancellation
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Source: Open-Meteo — conditions actuelles ·
Source: Banque centrale européenne (via Frankfurter) — rate of 2 November 2026 ·
Source: Banque mondiale (PA.NUS.PPP) et cours de change du jour — purchasing power parity 2025 ·
Source: Wikipédia (CC BY-SA 4.0) ·
Source: Nager.Date ·
Source: Wikidata ·
Source: OpenStreetMap (contributeurs, ODbL) ·
Source: OpenStreetMap (via Geoapify) ·
Source: Open-Meteo — relevés historiques — average of 3 full years ·
Source: Wikipédia (géo-recherche) ·
Source: Viator ·