Best time to go to Krakow

The thermometer tends to bob anywhere between 15°C - 20 °C during the summer months. It takes a dip during winter when you can expect lows below freezing. Meanwhile, the most rain falls in July, and the rest of the summer is no stranger to the odd thunderstorm and a quick downpour.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Poland but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Poland using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Polish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/health