Verdict: Tough month
Kraków Weather in December
December is properly cold in Kraków, with highs of only 4°C (39°F). Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Kraków outside December.
Average high
4°C / 39°F
Average low
-1°C / 30°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
52 mm
What to pack for Kraków in December
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Kraków: Jul (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (3°C / 37°F) · Wettest: Jul (~15 rain days)
3°
-2°
Jan
7°
-1°
Feb
10°
0°
Mar
13°
3°
Apr
19°
8°
May
24°
14°
Jun
26°
16°
Jul
25°
16°
Aug
21°
11°
Sep
16°
7°
Oct
8°
2°
Nov
4°
-1°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)