Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków

How to Get to Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków #

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Kraków is on ul. Franciszkańska in the Old Town, a short walk from the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny). From Kraków Główny (the main railway station) it’s about a 10-15 minute walk or a few minutes by tram or taxi; once in the Old Town the church is easy to reach on foot.

Best Time to Visit Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków #

For the Basilica of St. Francis, visit on weekday mornings in spring or autumn to avoid summer weekend crowds and enjoy a quieter interior.

Spring

Mar-May · ~5-18°C

Comfortable weather and moderate tourist levels; weekday mornings are best for quieter time inside the basilica.

Summer

Jun-Aug · ~15-25°C

Peak tourist season for Kraków - expect larger crowds at major churches and attractions, especially on weekends.

Winter

Dec-Feb · ~-2-5°C

Cold and quieter, aside from the Christmas/New Year period; fewer tourists make for a calmer church visit.

Weather & Climate near Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków #

Climate

Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (695 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 73 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-29°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-5° – 2°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 15°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 21°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

12° – 24°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 26°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

15.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

13° – 25°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

0° – 7°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-3° – 3°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.9h daylight

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