Does it snow in Krakow in February? Is there snow on the ground?

Krakow is successively taking a leading position among Polish destinations crowded with tourists. People travel to Krakow both during the holiday season and in winter. Many people planning their trip to Krakow in Poland in February wonder whether it snows in February in Krakow. Does it snow in Krakow in February? How to dress for Krakow when going to Poland in February? We give you a hint as to whether it snows.

Snow in Krakow in February

Is there snow in Krakow in February? When planning a trip to Krakow in February, one can take into account the possibility of snowfall, but snowfall is not guaranteed. February in Krakow is already the first month during which the average monthly temperature starts to rise.

Low but still positive temperatures can be expected during the day. Nights are cold and temperatures drop below freezing, which is conducive to the persistence of snow, but first this snow must fall.

If we are going to Krakow in February and we absolutely want to see snow, it is best to go in late January/early February or in the first half of February. The closer it gets to March, April and spring, the chance of snowfall and the fact that it will last on Krakow’s streets decreases.

The average snowfall in February in Krakow, Poland, ranges from 55 mm of precipitation in the early part of the month to 40 mm by the end of February. Due to average positive temperatures during the day, snow in February, if it does fall, will not always stay on the streets for long.

Where to look for snow?

If you absolutely want to see snow in Poland in February, it is worth going to the mountains, either the Tatras or the Pieniny. The easiest way is to go to Zakopane, which is well connected to Krakow by buses departing every few dozen minutes throughout the day from the RDA bus station on Bosacka Street. There are also trains from Krakow to Zakopane. Tickets cost around GBP 6, so there is no need to buy exorbitantly expensive excursions organised by various private companies.

February in the Krakow area is also a good time to go skiing. In towns and cities to the south of Krakow, even Myślenice, there are ski resorts offering artificial snow if necessary.

Snow in Krakow in February

In summary, if you are looking for snow in Krakow, it is best to come in February in the first half of the month or decide to come as early as January.

In February it snows in Krakow rarely and rather in the first half of the month. Even if there is precipitation, it is not always guaranteed to snow in February.

However, when planning a trip to Krakow in Poland in February, it is worth betting on warm clothes and water-resistant shoes. Unpleasant slush often forms on the streets of Krakow.

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