Wawel Castle
Wawel Castle is a castle located in Kraków, Poland. Commissioned by Casimir III the Great, it features Gothic architecture, Renaissance architecture, and Romanesque architecture.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 21 °C to 23 °C and lows from 12 °C to 14 °C, though these months also experience the highest rainfall at 79 mm to 90 mm across 13 to 15 days. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 1 °C to 2 °C and lows of -5 °C. There is an admission fee to visit.
The nearest airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport in Balice, situated 11 km away, and the site is 253 km from Warsaw. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Kazimierz at a distance of 0.7 km, Kraków Old Town at 0.9 km, Wieliczka Salt Mine at 11.6 km, and Bochnia Salt Mine at 35.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is June, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -5 | -1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 32 | 42 | 46 | 81 | 90 | 90 | 79 | 64 | 44 | 43 | 41 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
