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Krakow, December 15
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Historical Weather Analysis

Krakow Weather on December 15 — Best Time to Visit?

Based on 30 years of historical data, we have the answer.

extreme-cold

2.6°C

High

-2.5°C

Low

13%

Rain

🥶 Feels like -1.3°C (wind chill)

clear-day
YES, IT'S PARADISE

December 15 is statistically one of the best days of the year in Krakow. With minimal rain risk (13%) and pleasant highs of 3°C, it's ideal for outdoor adventures. You'll enjoy Krakow with reasonable crowd levels and competitive accommodation options.

Currency

PLN

Polish złoty

Language

Polish

Driving

Right side

Safety

High Safety

GPI: 1.552

Krakow Weather Forecast for December 15

"Cold & Crisp. Expect average highs of 2.6°C. 13% chance of snow."

What to Wear in Krakow in December

Based on historical data for December 15, Krakow typically experiences temperatures between -2.5°C and 2.6°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (13% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.

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  • Heavy Coat
  • Scarf
  • Gloves

Average High

extreme-hot

2.6°C

Daytime Peak

Average Low

extreme-cold

-2.5°C

Nighttime Low

Feels Like

partly-cloudy-day

-1.3°C

🥶 Slightly colder

Snow Chance

snow

13%

Avg 0.7mm if it snows

Snowfall

snow

0.5 cm

~13% chance

Pressure

pressure

1020.8 hPa

High volatility

Krakow Weather Conditions & UV Index

Weather Confidence

30-year variance analysis

59%Moderately Predictable

Based on 10 years of data

Temperature
±3.3°CModerate
Precipitation
7-70%Unpredictable

~ Weather is generally predictable, but pack for minor variations. A light backup layer is recommended.

Sun Exposure

UV Index & Safety Guide

0Low
036811+

Protection Needed

SPF 15 for extended outdoor time

UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.

Outdoor Comfort

How pleasant is it outside?

32Uncomfortable
TemperatureCold
HumidityMuggy
WindBreezy

Dew Point

0.3°C

Dry air

Heat Stress

Low

No heat warning

😣 Best outdoor time:
Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when warmest

Travel & Logistics Insights

Local Calendar

Business Day

Standard hours in Poland

Flight Traffic

Moderate

46/100 pressure index

Health Advisory

Required

1 vaccine • View Details →

Landing Slots

~72

Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)

Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Krakow

Daylight & Sun

Solar Elevation Cycle

🌅 Sunrise

07:33

☀️ Noon

11:36

🌇 Sunset

15:39

⏱️ Daylight

8h 5m

Golden Hour
Morning07:33 - 08:31
14:41 - 15:39Evening

Wind Speed

wind

15.7 km/h

Gentle breeze

Sunshine

clear-day

3.1 hrs

Direct Sun (Cloud-free)

Humidity

humidity

85%

Humid / Damp

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Travel Health & Safety in Krakow

Travel Comfort Index

Real-time tourism conditions

Weather Quality

☀️ Excellent

90/100

Tourist Crowds

🟡 Busy

80/100

Price Level

💰💰💰 Expensive

95/100

Health & Wellbeing

Meteo-Health Forecast

70Score
Atmospheric Pressure1020.8 hPa
Volatility:High
Migraine RiskHigh

Rapid pressure changes detected. High risk for meteosensitive people.

Joint Pain RiskLow

Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.

Fishing IndexExcellent

Fish are active due to pressure changes.

Air Quality Forecast
53AQI
Moderate
PM2.5 Concentration4.5 µg/m³

Air quality is acceptable. Sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Regional Safety Profile

Low

Seismic Activity

Rare minor tremors. Buildings are earthquake-resistant.

Total events (30y):10
In Dec (30y):1
Last in Dec:2004-12-02
💡 Very rare tremors. Standard travel precautions apply.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Krakow on December 15 averages 2.6°C with a 13% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 34/100."

— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology

Krakow Weather History (2010–2024)

Temperature History

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Hall of Fame

Records from last 10 years

Hottest
2019
10.3°C
Coldest
2022
-4.5°C
Rainiest
2024
2.5mm

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📍 Is Krakow Worth Visiting on December 15?

Planning a trip to Krakow on December 15? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 2.6°C with a 13% historical precipitation risk.

✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 72 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.

💉 Health Advisory: 8 vaccinations are recommended for Poland, including COVID-19.

📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest December 15 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 10.3°C in 2019, while the coldest dropped to -4.5°C in 2022.

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