Krakow records about 679mm of rain across roughly 107 wet days a year, which is a 29% chance on an average day. July is the wettest month at 84mm (12% of the annual total) and February the driest at 30mm. Local rain type: thunderstorms. Kraków summers feature impressive thunderstorms. Carry a compact umbrella from May through August — storms build quickly and pass fast.
Chance of rain on an average day: 29%
Rainfall climatology for Krakow. The live hour-by-hour answer for today loads at the top of this page from Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day — the figures below describe a typical year, not today.
Last updated: · Live forecast data refreshes hourly.
| Annual rainfall | 679mm |
| Rain days per year | 107 |
| Odds on an average day | 29% |
| Wettest month | July — 84mm over 14 days |
| Driest month | February — 30mm over 5 days |
| Rain type | thunderstorms |
| Best dry window | September offers warm, dry "golden autumn" weather — the best month for outdoor sightseeing. |
| Worst rain window | June and July bring the most rain, usually as dramatic but brief afternoon thunderstorms. |
July delivers 180% more rain than February (84mm vs 30mm). That gap is the difference between planning around showers and ignoring them.
No single month holds more than 12% of the annual total, so rain in Krakow is spread through the year — there is no season you can rely on being dry.
Krakow rain arrives in short, heavy bursts — shelter and timing matter more than gear.
Rain falls on about 14 days in July against 5 in February — the frequency swing matters more for planning than the millimetre totals.
Climate normals. Use them to judge whether today's live forecast at the top of the page is typical or unusual for the season.
| Month | Rainfall | Rain days | Chance on a given day | Highs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37mm | 6 | 20% | 1°C |
| February | 30mm | 5 | 17% | 1°C |
| March | 38mm | 6 | 20% | 5°C |
| April | 47mm | 8 | 27% | 10°C |
| May | 68mm | 12 | 40% | 16°C |
| June | 80mm | 14 | 47% | 21°C |
| July | 84mm | 14 | 47% | 25°C |
| August | 70mm | 12 | 40% | 25°C |
| September | 52mm | 9 | 30% | 21°C |
| October | 43mm | 7 | 23% | 16°C |
| November | 43mm | 7 | 23% | 10°C |
| December | 37mm | 6 | 20% | 5°C |
Rain probability is the chance that at least 0.2mm falls at your location — not how long it rains. For Krakow we combine the hourly probability curve, expected volume in millimetres, and the city's own rainfall record into a single umbrella verdict.
| Factor | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly probability | 40% | Peak and sustained chance of measurable rain across the next 24 hours. |
| Expected volume | 30% | Total millimetres, which separates a passing shower from a genuine soaking. |
| Timing & duration | 20% | When rain starts, when it eases, and the longest continuous dry window. |
| Local rain type | 10% | Drizzle, brief showers, thunderstorms or monsoon — each needs different gear. |
Live hourly values come from Open-Meteo and refresh through the day. Monthly rainfall figures are climate normals, so they describe a typical year rather than a forecast.
Krakow records rain on roughly 107 days a year — about a 29% chance on any given day — totalling around 679mm.
July, with about 84mm over 14 rain days. That is 12% of the entire year's rainfall in a single month.
February is the driest month at 30mm across roughly 5 days. September offers warm, dry "golden autumn" weather — the best month for outdoor sightseeing.
Kraków summers feature impressive thunderstorms. Carry a compact umbrella from May through August — storms build quickly and pass fast.
No. Probability is the chance that at least 0.2mm of rain falls at your location at some point in the period. Check the expected millimetres alongside it: 40% with 0.4mm is a passing shower, 40% with 12mm is a soaking.