April in Krakow averages highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and lows of 4 °C (39 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 13 h 42 min of daylight.
April weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Krakow?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. April is usually shoulder season in Krakow: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Sun 5 Apr: Easter Sunday (Wielkanoc) public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Easter Monday (Drugi Dzień Wielkanocy) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Krakow in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Main Market Square and Cloth Hall outdoors
- Kazimierz — the old Jewish quarter outdoors
- Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial — book a guided entry outdoors
- Wawel Castle and Cathedral indoors
- Schindler's Factory — book ahead indoors
- Wieliczka Salt Mine — half a day indoors
Where to stay: Old Town for sights; Kazimierz for food and bars; Podgórze for quiet and value.
What to pack for Krakow in April
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 14 °C (58 °F), nights near 4 °C (39 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Krakow costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €35–80 | €90–200 |
Excluding flights. April is usually shoulder season in Krakow: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 17° / 6° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 16° / 6° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Prague | 15° / 4° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, April is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and about 8 rainy days. April is usually shoulder season in Krakow: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, June, August, September.
How warm is Krakow in April?
Average highs are 14 °C (58 °F) and lows 4 °C (39 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in April?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 60 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Krakow.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.