🇵🇱 Kraków vs Prague 🇨🇿

Kraków, Poland vs Prague, Czechia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Prague is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Prague is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇵🇱 Kraków🇨🇿 Prague
Avg annual high13°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-5°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year139116
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberMay, June, September

🇵🇱 Kraków

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

🇨🇿 Prague

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Kraków or Prague warmer?

Prague is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Kraków or Prague?

Kraków is rainier — Prague sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Kraków vs Prague?

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

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