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Krakow Weather in April — Climate Guide

April in Krakow is very-high

Avg High
14°C
Avg Low
4°C
Rainy Days
9
Sunshine
5h

April is very-high for Krakow.

Spring proper. Easter week brings crowds + hotels surge.

Crowds: Busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 0°C
9 /10

Travel score

Krakow April Weather Stats

Avg High

14°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy Days

9

50mm total

Sunshine

5h

Daily avg

Humidity

65%

moderate

UV Index

4

Moderate

Wind

9 km/h

Gusts 22

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Busy

At attractions

April Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
06:00
Day length
13h 35min
Sunset
19:35
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Air Quality

42
AQI
Good
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

15 μg/m³

PM10

25 μg/m³

Status

good

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

13°C

/

Nighttime

3°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

9 km/h

Max gust 22 km/h

Activities Recommended for April

Wawel Castle St. Mary's Kazimierz Auschwitz day trip

April Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 14°C ideal
  • Daylight 13.5h
  • Spring blooms

Cons

  • Easter week hotels surge
  • Variable weather

April Events & Festivals

  • Easter week (varies)

Krakow in April — Full Picture

Spring proper. Easter week brings crowds + hotels surge.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Spring perfect. Light layers + light jacket evening.

Packing Checklist

Light jacket
Sweater evening
Umbrella
Sneakers

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Current
Avg High

13.7°C

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy days

8.7/mo

Busy Peak

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

24°C

Avg Low

14°C

Rainy days

10.7/mo

Very busy Peak

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

13.7°C

Avg Low

5.3°C

Rainy days

8/mo

Busy Peak

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Avg High

2°C

Avg Low

-3.7°C

Rainy days

6/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Krakow Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
-5° 6d·30mm 2h 80% 1 Quiet Low season
-4° 5d·25mm 3h 75% 2 Quiet Low season
-1° 7d·35mm 4h 70% 3 Moderate Shoulder
April (Best)
14° 9d·50mm 5h 65% 4 Busy Peak
May (Best)
19° 10d·65mm 7h 65% 5 Very busy Peak
June (Best)
22° 13° 11d·80mm 7h 70% 6 Very busy Peak
July (Best)
25° 15° 11d·95mm 7h 70% 7 Very busy Peak
August (Best)
25° 14° 10d·75mm 7h 73% 6 Very busy Peak
20° 10° 8d·50mm 5h 75% 4 Busy Peak
14° 8d·40mm 4h 80% 3 Moderate Shoulder
8d·35mm 2h 85% 1 Very busy Peak
December (Best)
-2° 7d·35mm 1h 85% 1 Very busy Peak

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Krakow April Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is April a good time to visit Krakow?

Krakow in April is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Krakow in April?

Krakow April averages a high of 14°C and a low of 4°C.

Does it rain much in Krakow in April?

Krakow April averages 50mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.

What should I wear in Krakow in April?

Spring perfect. Light layers + light jacket evening.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Krakow in April?

Krakow April sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 19:35, with 13h 35min of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Krakow in April?

Krakow April air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Krakow in April?

In April, Krakow is great for Wawel Castle, St. Mary's, Kazimierz.

Is April peak season in Krakow?

Krakow April crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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