Month guide · Kraków · Poland
Kraków in September
What September is really like in Kraków: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Kraków. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Mild and settled, with fewer crowds than summer; excellent for walking and day trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Kraków: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (24°C (75°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September, golden October colour and candlelit cemeteries on All Saints' Day.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Kraków, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Zwierzyniec and Salwator
Kościuszko Mound
Take the tram to Salwator and walk up through the leafy streets, about 30 minutes.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Outdoors
- History
- Active
Viewpoint · Podgórze
Krakus Mound
A prehistoric earth mound in Podgórze, said to be the burial place of the city's legendary founder Krakus, gives a free, open panorama of the Old Town, Wawel and the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Wawel
Vistula boulevards
Walk from the Dragon's Den along the river to the footbridge at dusk, when Wawel is lit up.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
Landmark · Old Town
Main Market Square
Laid out in 1257, the Rynek Główny is one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe, ringed by townhouses, café terraces and the Town Hall Tower, with the Cloth Hall in the middle and the small St Adalbert's Church in one corner.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 9°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Kraków?
One of the best months to visit Kraków. The other best months are May–June. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Kraków?
It is one of the best months to visit Kraków. Mild and settled, with fewer crowds than summer; excellent for walking and day trips.
+How warm is Kraków in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kraków in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.