Bishop's Palace, Kraków

Palace Historic episcopal palace near Kraków's Old Town

A historic episcopal residence in Kraków’s Lesser Poland, the Bishop’s Palace sits within walking distance of Wawel and the Old Town; visitors stop for its architecture, guided tours, and proximity to the city’s churches and medieval streets.

Tips for Visiting Bishop's Palace, Kraków #

Check opening hours and guided‑tour availability before you go - parts of the Bishop's/Archbishop's premises in Kraków are private or opened only during special visits, so independent access can be limited.
If the interior is closed, the palace and its courtyard are historically interesting from the outside and lie close to Wawel and Kanonicza Street, so combine a viewing with a short guided walk of the neighbouring historic quarter; look for special openings during European Heritage Days.

Best Time to Visit Bishop's Palace, Kraków #

Visit the Bishop's Palace in Kraków during spring or autumn for pleasant weather and smaller crowds.

Spring and Autumn (best for fewer crowds)

April-June, September-October · 5-20°C

Pleasant weather and lower visitor numbers make these months good for touring historic interiors and nearby sites.

Summer (peak visitor season)

July-August · 15-25°C

Warmer weather brings more tourists; expect busier visiting hours and possibly guided-tour crowds.

Winter

December-February · -5-5°C

Cold weather and shorter daylight mean fewer casual visitors, but check opening hours around holidays.

Weather & Climate near Bishop's Palace, Kraków #

Climate

Bishop's Palace, 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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