December weather forecast
Kraków, Poland

Wrapping up the year in Kraków brings forth the captivating charm of winter, with temperatures plunging to -3.6°C (25.5°F) and scarcely climbing over 1.8°C (35.2°F). Echoing January, December reinstates the cold extremes, sealing the year with a frigid end. The snow-filled vistas and the city lit up in holiday decorations makes this weather seem all the more magical. With daylight reduced to a minimal 8.2 hours and the frequent snow showers, the days are best spent curled up indoors, witnessing the mesmerizing winter wonderland.

Temperature

The onset of December in Kraków aligns with a soft reduction in the average high-temperature, gently falling from a chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F) in November to a cold 1.8°C (35.2°F). In the month of December, Kraków experiences an average low-temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are November and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Kraków, in December, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kraków, there are 147 rainfall days, and 670mm (26.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kraków, with an average of 8h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 15:41. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 15:47 CET.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 1.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.