October in Krakow averages highs of 15 °C (59 °F) and lows of 6 °C (43 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 10 h 38 min of daylight.
October weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Krakow?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. October is usually low season in Krakow: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
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 October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in Poland, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Krakow in October
October'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 October
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 15 °C (59 °F), nights near 6 °C (43 °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. October is usually low season in Krakow: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 17° / 8° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 16° / 8° | 7 | Mixed weather |
| Prague | 15° / 7° | 8 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, October is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 15 °C (59 °F) and about 8 rainy days. October is usually low season in Krakow: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, August, September.
How warm is Krakow in October?
Average highs are 15 °C (59 °F) and lows 6 °C (43 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in October?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 65 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.