Poland's former royal capital, Krakow was one of the few major European cities to survive World War II largely intact. Its Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square) is the largest medieval town square in Europe, dominated by the Gothic St. Mary's Basilica. Wawel Castle was the seat of Polish kings for 500 years, and the city's Jewish quarter of Kazimierz is a poignant reminder of pre-Holocaust culture.
Nights sit around 9°C and afternoons around 19°C, though some days reach 27°C.
Krakow has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 24°C, winter ones around 3°C.
Some summer days reach 31°C, and some winter nights drop below freezing.
Most of the rain falls in summer, least in winter. In July it rains about 12 days in 30; in February, 10.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: December averages an AQI of 122, while July clears to 53.
Days stretch to about 16.1 hours of light in June and shrink to 7.9 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
No month in Krakow matches what you're after, so come for the place rather than the weather. Expect fast internet (319 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €1000 a month).
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