April weather forecast
Kraków, Poland

April is a time of transition in Kraków, Poland as the grip of winter slackens and blossoms bring life to the city streets. It's a month where the city buzzes with activity, as the growing daylight hours, up to approximately 13.8 hours, are utilized to the fullest. The weather generally leans towards pleasant, making April an ideal time to explore the city's green spaces and historical landmarks. Rainy spells intersperse the month, but it seldom dampens the spring spirit of the city.

Temperature

April's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from March's frosty 7.5°C (45.5°F) to a mild 14°C (57.2°F). Throughout April nights, Kraków registers an average low-temperature of 3.9°C (39°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is April, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Kraków, in April, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 47mm (1.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Kraków, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147 days and collects up to 670mm (26.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 19:57 CEST.

Sunshine

In Kraków, the average sunshine in April is 4.8h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during April leads to these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.