Lesser Poland weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Lesser Poland: highs of 19°C (66°F) and about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (48°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kraków, the largest city in Lesser Poland. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Lesser Poland?
best month Weather score 67/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Lesser Poland.
Does it rain a lot in Lesser Poland in May?
Some rain is normal: about 99 mm (3.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Lesser Poland in May?
Days average 19°C (66°F) and nights 9°C (48°F).
Lesser Poland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C (32°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 46 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (36°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 43 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (45°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 48 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 53 mm | 63% | fair |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm | 66% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 96 mm | 68% | best |
| July | 25°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 106 mm | 64% | best |
| August | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 76 mm | 59% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 74 mm | 63% | best |
| October | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 58 mm | 69% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 46 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (35°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 41 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Lesser Poland in May
Weather can differ a lot within Lesser Poland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraków | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm | best |
| Tarnów | 20°C (67°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 94 mm | best |
| Nowy Sącz | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Bieńczyce | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm | best |
| Chrzanów | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 100 mm | best |
| Olkusz | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 87 mm | best |
| Oświęcim | 19°C (65°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 100 mm | best |
| Nowy Targ | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 117 mm | fair |
| Bochnia | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 96 mm | best |
| Grzegórzki | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm | best |
| Gorlice | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 99 mm | fair |
| Zakopane | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 117 mm | fair |