UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Krakow, Poland 
will be up to 6.7, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-01
With Krakow's UV index reaching 6.7, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
Krakow's UV index varies from low in winter to moderate or high in summer, peaking around June and July when the sun is strongest.
Seasons in Krakow include cold, snowy winters and warm, sometimes rainy summers, with spring and autumn being mild and transitional.
Compared to other parts of Poland, Krakow is slightly warmer than northern regions but cooler than southern mountainous areas. Its climate is similar to nearby Czech Republic and Slovakia, with cold winters and warm summers.
See the UV index hour by hour for Krakow, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.