Krakow weather in October
Krakow in October averages 9°C (49°F), 51 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Krakow, October is the sixth coldest, the sixth wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (49°F)
5–14°C · 40–57°F
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 4.7 h
hours per day
What is Krakow like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Krakow in October?
A light rain jacket
About 51 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 5°C (40°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Krakow is 4.9°C cooler than September and 16 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
October in Krakow is 5.2°C warmer than November and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 4°C (39°F).
Daylight in Krakow in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 46 minutes in Krakow, rising about 07:02 and setting about 17:48 local time.
October ends 1 hour 48 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Krakow
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Travel guides for Krakow
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Krakow weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 29°F | 38 mm |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | 31 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 38 mm |
| April | 9°C / 49°F | 47 mm |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 79 mm |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 77 mm |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 100 mm |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 75 mm |
| September | 14°C / 58°F | 67 mm |
| October | 9°C / 49°F | 51 mm |
| November | 4°C / 39°F | 41 mm |
| December | 0°C / 31°F | 35 mm |
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FAQs about Krakow in October
October climate averages for Krakow, 1991–2020.
Krakow averages 9°C (49°F) in October, ranging from about 5°C (40°F) at night to 14°C (57°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 51 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 9°C (49°F) against 4°C (39°F) in November — 5.2°C warmer.
October is 4.9°C cooler than September, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 4.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 16 hours 22 minutes in June and 8 hours 6 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:02 and sunset about 17:48 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 48 minutes shorter than it starts.
