September in Krakow averages highs of 20 °C (69 °F) and lows of 11 °C (52 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 12 h 32 min of daylight.
September weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Krakow?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. September 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 September 2026
No public holidays fall in September 2026 in Poland, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Krakow in September
September'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 September
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 11 °C (52 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 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. September is usually shoulder season in Krakow: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 23° / 13° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Vienna | 22° / 13° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Prague | 21° / 11° | 6 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, September is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 20 °C (69 °F) and about 9 rainy days. September 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 September?
Average highs are 20 °C (69 °F) and lows 11 °C (52 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in September?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 90 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.