Krakow in September: a seasonal travel plan
Krakow, Poland. In september, the average daytime high is 21.2 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
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Selected month: September
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 21.2 °C
- Nighttime low
- 10.5 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 88.5 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 11.8
- Daylight
- 12.7 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 23.1 | 12.1 | 3.9 |
| Days 11–20 | 21.8 | 11.1 | 4.1 |
| From day 21 | 18.6 | 8.1 | 3.8 |
What this month is like
Krakow, Poland. In september, the average daytime high is 21.2 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
There are 11.8 wet days on average, with about 88.5 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
Average daylight is 12.7 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 26.5 °C, September — 21.2 °C, next month — 15.1 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 12.7, 11.8 and 9.7.
Things to do
Krakow fits into a ring around the Main Market Square: the Old Town with St Mary's Basilica and Wawel, Kazimierz with its synagogues and cafés to the south, Podgórze beyond. The historic centre is walkable, and trams and trains reach the salt mine and the station.
Market Square and Wawel
The Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica with the Veit Stoss altar stand on the Rynek. Follow the Royal Route to Wawel, see the castle and cathedral, and come back to the square in the evening.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz keeps synagogues, courtyards and cafés along Szeroka street. Walk from the Old Synagogue to Nowy Square, eat in one of the small places and listen to klezmer music later in the evening.
The Wieliczka salt mine
The mine tour passes corridors, chapels and underground lakes, with the Chapel of St Kinga on the route. The train from the main station takes about half an hour; bring a warm layer, it is cool below ground.
Where to stay
Old Town
The Old Town keeps the Rynek, Wawel and the station within reach. It is busy and expensive by day, but everything sits at the door in the evening and trams leave in all directions.
Kazimierz
Kazimierz suits anyone who wants bars, cafés and old synagogues around the corner. The quarter stays loud at night, and the Rynek is ten minutes on foot.
Podgórze
Podgórze is quieter and cheaper, with Schindler's Factory and the Ghetto Heroes Square. The centre is twenty minutes on foot or a few tram stops away.
Getting to and around Krakow
Kraków-Balice airport connects to the main station by train in about twenty minutes. The historic centre is walkable, while trams and buses reach Podgórze, Nowa Huta and the mine at Wieliczka. Leave the car outside the centre: streets are narrow and parking is paid. Cycle paths follow the Vistula, while traffic in the centre is heavy.
Three days in Krakow
Market Square and Wawel
Begin on the Rynek with the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica, follow Grodzka street up to Wawel. The afternoon belongs to the castle and cathedral, the evening back on the square.
Kazimierz and Podgórze
Morning in Kazimierz: the Old Synagogue, Szeroka street and Nowy Square. Cross the river to Podgórze and Schindler's Factory after lunch, then klezmer music in the evening.
Wieliczka
Take the train to Wieliczka for the first mine tour, with the Chapel of St Kinga and the underground lakes. Return to Kraków in the evening and eat in Kazimierz.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 | -4.7 | 47.1 | 11.7 | 8.6 |
| February | 4.4 | -2.9 | 49.6 | 11.3 | 10.0 |
| March | 8.8 | -0.6 | 37.0 | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| April | 13.5 | 3.2 | 60.0 | 11.7 | 13.7 |
| May | 18.4 | 8.1 | 91.7 | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| June | 23.8 | 13.2 | 71.1 | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| July | 25.8 | 14.8 | 99.7 | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| August | 26.5 | 15.2 | 83.0 | 12.7 | 14.5 |
| September | 21.2 | 10.5 | 88.5 | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| October | 15.1 | 5.5 | 64.5 | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| November | 8.1 | 0.8 | 45.4 | 10.3 | 9.1 |
| December | 3.1 | -2.5 | 45.1 | 12.1 | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Krakow: what is the temperature in September?
The average daytime high is 21.2 °C and the night-time low is 10.5 °C. Daytime is suitable for a longer walk around the city. Leave time for breaks and lunch along the way.
How many days with precipitation are there in September?
On average, there are 11.8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 88.5 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in September?
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 23.1 °C; 11–20 — 21.8 °C; 21 to month-end — 18.6 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in September?
The average is 12.7 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Krakow worth visiting in September?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 21.2 °C and nights around 10.5 °C work for you. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
What can I do in Krakow on a wet day in September?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Krakow in September?
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Average daylight is 12.7 hours.