Lesser Poland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lesser Poland, Poland. Like most weather services, we show Lesser Poland at one spot: Kraków, its largest city. At 10:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 7°C (44°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 86%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Kraków weather
Is it raining in Kraków right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 7° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kraków this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–10° and lows of -2–7°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Kraków lately?
In the past 7 days, Kraków had 2 rainy days and 6.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kraków?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Lesser Poland weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lesser Poland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lesser Poland is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in January to 25°C (78°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Lesser Poland?
July is the wettest month, with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Lesser Poland?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (78°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -6°C (20°F).
Does Lesser Poland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 106 mm (4.2 in).
Lesser Poland weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kraków), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Lesser Poland
Weather can differ a lot within Lesser Poland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków | May–Sep | None | 0–25°C | 786 mm |
| Tarnów | May–Sep | None | 0–26°C | 757 mm |
| Nowy Sącz | Jun–Sep | None | -1–23°C | 882 mm |
| Bieńczyce | May–Sep | None | 0–25°C | 786 mm |
| Chrzanów | May–Sep | None | 0–25°C | 818 mm |
| Olkusz | May–Sep | None | -1–25°C | 715 mm |
| Oświęcim | May–Sep | None | 0–25°C | 818 mm |
| Nowy Targ | Jun–Sep | None | -2–22°C | 978 mm |
| Bochnia | May–Sep | None | 0–26°C | 774 mm |
| Grzegórzki | May–Sep | None | 0–25°C | 786 mm |
| Gorlice | Jun–Sep | None | -1–24°C | 805 mm |
| Zakopane | Jun–Sep | None | -2–22°C | 978 mm |