🇭🇺 Budapest vs Kraków 🇵🇱

Budapest, Hungary vs Kraków, Poland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Budapest is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Budapest is drier, with roughly 37 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇭🇺 Budapest🇵🇱 Kraków
Avg annual high16°C13°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (-5°C low)
Rainy days / year102139
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, August, September

🇭🇺 Budapest

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇵🇱 Kraków

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Budapest or Kraków warmer?

Budapest is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Budapest or Kraków?

Kraków is rainier — Budapest sees about 37 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Budapest vs Kraków?

Budapest is best around May, June, September; Kraków is best around June, August, September.

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