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Gdansk or Krakow?
Both are culture, history and food destinations in Europe. Gdansk adds city life. Krakow adds nightlife and budget.
| Gdansk | Krakow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | cheap |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Warmest month | July, 23°C | July, 25°C |
| Coolest month | December, 3°C | January, 3°C |
| Known for | Neptune's Fountain, The Crane, St. Mary's Church, European Solidarity Centre | Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, Cloth Hall, Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Gdansk | Krakow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | 3°C |
| Feb | 4°C | 5°C |
| Mar | 8°C | 9°C |
| Apr | 10°C | 11°C |
| May | 16°C | 18°C |
| Jun | 22°C | 24°C |
| Jul | 23°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 23°C | 24°C |
| Sep | 19°C | 20°C |
| Oct | 14°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 7°C | 8°C |
| Dec | 3°C | 3°C |
So which one?
Pick Gdansk if…
you want city life. It suits backpackers particularly well. It also works in July, August, when Krakow is off-season.
Pick Krakow if…
you want nightlife and budget. It suits solo travellers particularly well. It also works in October.
Both are at their best in May, June, September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Gdansk or Krakow cheaper?
Gdansk is mid-priced for a week, Krakow is cheap.
Which is warmer, Gdansk or Krakow?
Gdansk peaks at 23°C in July; Krakow peaks at 25°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.