November in Krakow averages highs of 8 °C (47 °F) and lows of 2 °C (35 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 8 h 56 min of daylight.
November weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Krakow?
Tough month: cold and some rain. November 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 November 2026
- Sun 1 Nov: All Saints' Day (Wszystkich Świętych) public holiday
- Wed 11 Nov: Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) 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 November
November'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 November
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 2 °C (35 °F).
- 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. November is usually shoulder season in Krakow: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 10° / 3° | 7 | Tough month |
| Vienna | 9° / 3° | 6 | Tough month |
| Prague | 8° / 2° | 6 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, November is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 8 °C (47 °F) and about 7 rainy days. November 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 November?
Average highs are 8 °C (47 °F) and lows 2 °C (35 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in November?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 47 mm in total. It is the 2nd driest 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.