Top cities in Poland
Poland's loveliest old city, with its grand square and Wawel Castle; a UNESCO site.
The capital of the Tatras: wooden chalets, cable cars to the peaks and the Morskie Oko lake.
Passages and halls carved out of salt underground, near Kraków.
The modern capital, its rebuilt old town and Łazienki Park.
A Baltic port city of colourful houses.
Weather in Kraków by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2° | 4° | 8° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 20° | 14° | 8° | 3° |
| Low | -5° | -4° | -1° | 4° | 9° | 12° | 14° | 13° | 9° | 5° | 1° | -3° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 79 | 77 | 98 | 73 | 66 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° | -5° | 38 |
| Feb | 4° | -4° | 32 |
| Mar | 8° | -1° | 38 |
| Apr | 15° | 4° | 46 |
| May | 20° | 9° | 79 |
| Jun | 23° | 12° | 77 |
| Jul | 25° | 14° | 98 |
| Aug | 25° | 13° | 73 |
| Sep | 20° | 9° | 66 |
| Oct | 14° | 5° | 51 |
| Nov | 8° | 1° | 41 |
| Dec | 3° | -3° | 33 |
Source: 1991–2020 normals, in degrees Celsius.
Best time to visit Poland
May to September is the loveliest time for the mountains and cities, with days of 20° to 25° in Kraków.
July is the wettest month, so bring an umbrella.
December to February is the season for snow and skiing in Zakopane, and it's cold (around 2° by day in January).
Before you travel
- Zakopane is about 2 hours by car from Kraków, so give it its own nights.
- Poland is one of Europe's best-value countries for hotels and restaurants.
- Carry cash in złoty for mountain huts and markets, as euros usually aren't accepted.
- The Kasprowy Wierch cable car in Zakopane gets busy in summer, so book early.
Hotels in Poland: the best areas to stay
Visa for Poland
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudis need a visa for Poland?
Yes, a Schengen visa; we prepare your file and follow it up until it's issued.
Are there direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Poland?
Seasonal summer flights from Riyadh to Kraków on flynas, and LOT Polish Airlines starts daily Riyadh–Warsaw flights on 9 April 2027.
How far is Zakopane from Kraków?
About 2 hours by car.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; entry requirements and flight schedules change. Please check the official requirements before travel. The binding price is the one in your booking confirmation.