- Winter starts at winter solstice and lasts until Spring Equinox, i.e. approximately from 23 December to 21 March. Snowfalls occur at that time and temperatures fall below 0oC on some days reaching even -20o.
- Early spring is the time of the year at the turn of winter and spring when the temperature varies from 0 to 5oC (with a tendency to increase). The rainfall is moderate, it is often foggy and frosty, the day is the same length as night.
- Spring is characterized by moderate temperatures, increasingly warmer and longer days and moderate amount of rainfall. Plants and animals stir to life, green leaves appear on trees and bushes. Krakow gains colour.
- Summer is characterized by the longest days and highest yearly temperatures, which on some days may reach even 30oC. It begins at the Summer Solstice and lasts until Autumn Equinox, i.e. approximately from 22 June to 23 September.
- Autumn is the season of the year featuring moderate temperatures ranging from 15 to 5oC and the heaviest rainfall during the year. The leaves change colour from yellow through red to brown and finally fall from the trees before winter starts.
- Early winter is the period just at the turn of autumn and winter, when average daily temperatures fluctuate between 5 and 0oC (with a tendency to decrease). The rainfall, initially heavy later disappears. The day is clearly shorter than the night, mornings are foggy, roads slippery and rime may be spotted on trees. Early winter is the cloudiest season of the year.
Generally climate in Krakow is characterized by capricious weather and considerable fluctuations in the course of seasons in subsequent years.
