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Krakow
Poland
In southern Poland on the Vistula River, near the Tatra Mountains and the Slovak border. Krakow is Poland's cultural capital with the vast Rynek Glowny market square, Wawel Castle, and the Jewish quarter Kazimierz. The city is also a gateway to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine.
What awaits you
City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineCar-free
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Best time to visit
June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (5°C). Best visited in June–August.
Max. temperature
4°Jan
7°Feb
11°Mar
13°Apr
20°May
24°Jun
26°Jul
26°Aug
21°Sep
16°Oct
8°Nov
4°Dec
Sunshine hours
3hJan
4hFeb
8hMar
8hApr
11hMay
12hJun
12hJul
10hAug
8hSep
7hOct
4hNov
3hDec
Rain days
13dJan
12dFeb
11dMar
13dApr
8dMay
11dJun
13dJul
12dAug
12dSep
9dOct
8dNov
12dDec
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Krakow as a Vacation Destination
Krakow is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.
Good to know
Price level
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Local languages
PL