July in Krakow averages highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and lows of 15 °C (59 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 15 h 57 min of daylight.
July weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Krakow?
Mixed weather: comfortably warm and wet. July is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 July 2026
No public holidays fall in July 2026 in Poland, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Krakow in July
With frequent rain in July, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Wawel Castle and Cathedral indoors
- Schindler's Factory — book ahead indoors
- Wieliczka Salt Mine — half a day indoors
- Main Market Square and Cloth Hall outdoors
- Kazimierz — the old Jewish quarter outdoors
- Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial — book a guided entry outdoors
Where to stay: Old Town for sights; Kazimierz for food and bars; Podgórze for quiet and value.
What to pack for Krakow in July
- Light layers for the day.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 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. July is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 28° / 18° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 28° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Prague | 26° / 16° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, July is a mixed month: comfortably warm and wet, with average highs of 25 °C (77 °F) and about 10 rainy days. July is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, August, September.
How warm is Krakow in July?
Average highs are 25 °C (77 °F) and lows 15 °C (59 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in July?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 92 mm in total. It is the 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.