Verdict: Good month
Kraków Weather in October
October is mild-to-cool in Kraków, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, October is a solid month to visit Kraków.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
7°C / 45°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
59 mm
What to pack for Kraków in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October 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)