AI-generatedKrynica-Zdrój at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 780 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 592 m
Climate in Krynica-Zdrój
Krynica-Zdrój has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Krynica-Zdrój is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Krynica-Zdrój
The best time to visit Krynica-Zdrój is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in April; the wettest month is July with 121 mm.
Krynica-Zdrój through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Krynica-Zdrój in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Krynica-Zdrój in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Krynica-Zdrój in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Krynica-Zdrój in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:5517:48
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:36–07:39 · evening 17:04–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:36 · evening 18:08–18:20
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Krynica-Zdrój compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Krynica-Zdrój in October?
In October, Krynica-Zdrój is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min06:55 – 17:48
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Krynica-Zdrój
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Krynica-Zdrój: score 76 against 49. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 82 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Krynica-Zdrój month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January1° · 2.1 h
In January, Krynica-Zdrój is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in January18February2° · 3.1 h
In February, Krynica-Zdrój is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in February21March7° · 4.6 h
In March, Krynica-Zdrój is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in March54April14° · 6.1 h
In April, Krynica-Zdrój is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in April70May18° · 7.1 h
In May, Krynica-Zdrój is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in May73June22° · 7.6 h
In June, Krynica-Zdrój is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in June70July23° · 7.6 h
In July, Krynica-Zdrój is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in July76August24° · 7.5 h
In August, Krynica-Zdrój is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in August75September18° · 5.6 h
In September, Krynica-Zdrój is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in September49October13° · 4.0 h
In October, Krynica-Zdrój is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in October19November7° · 2.4 h
In November, Krynica-Zdrój is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in November19December2° · 1.8 h
In December, Krynica-Zdrój is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Krynica-Zdrój.
Krynica-Zdrój in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Krynica-Zdrój
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 1° | −6° | 2.1 h | 10 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 2° | −5° | 3.1 h | 10 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 7° | −2° | 4.6 h | 11 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 14° | 3° | 6.1 h | 12 | 62 |
| MayMay | 70 | 18° | 7° | 7.1 h | 15 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 22° | 11° | 7.6 h | 15 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 23° | 13° | 7.6 h | 16 | 121 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 24° | 12° | 7.5 h | 13 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 18° | 8° | 5.6 h | 11 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 13° | 4° | 4.0 h | 10 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 7° | 1° | 2.4 h | 9 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 2° | −4° | 1.8 h | 9 | 36 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
49.42° N, 20.96° E · 592 m · Europe/Warsaw
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Krynica-Zdrój
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Krynica-Zdrój, 37 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Krynica-Zdrój: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Krynica-Zdrój has about 10 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Krynica-Zdrój
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Krynica-Zdrój
How breezy and how cloudy Krynica-Zdrój is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Krynica-Zdrój typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Krynica-Zdrój: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Krynica-Zdrój
How often the day gets hot in Krynica-Zdrój (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Krynica-Zdrój has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Krynica-Zdrój
When Krynica-Zdrój is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Krynica-Zdrój.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
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Krynica-Zdrój in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Krynica-Zdrój has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,530 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Poland
- Currency
- Polish Zloty (PLN)
- Language
- Polish
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +48
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Krynica-Zdrój vs Bardejov
In October Bardejov has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs 49). During the day Bardejov is 1 °C warmer than Krynica-Zdrój.
| in October | Krynica-Zdrój | Bardejov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Krynica-Zdrój
When is the best time to visit Krynica-Zdrój?
The best time to visit Krynica-Zdrój is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Krynica-Zdrój?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Krynica-Zdrój?
Rain is frequent in April; the wettest month is July with 121 mm. The driest month is December with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Krynica-Zdrój get?
Krynica-Zdrój gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Krynica-Zdrój in?
Krynica-Zdrój is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Krynica-Zdrój?
A nonstop flight from London to Krynica-Zdrój takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Krynica-Zdrój?
Krynica-Zdrój has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 71, summer holidays 74, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 19.