Krakow in May - Weather, Events and Tips

Warm spring weather also brings with it a higher chance of rain for May in Krakow.

Don’t forget a small, portable umbrella if you experience a sudden spring shower. A jacket or coat is essential for afternoons or cloudy days.

The May events calendar in Krakow will attract a variety of travelers, from athletes to art fans, music lovers and children.

The Krakow International Film Festival is a well-established event that takes place every May.
Photomonth, or Krakow Photography Month , brings photography to every corner of the city. The exhibition spaces range from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and even the moving vehicles serve to display photographs that represent an element of that year’s theme.
The Krakow Marathon will appeal to sports enthusiasts, although getting around any city can be difficult on marathon day!
Most of the residents of Poland are Roman Catholics, but that does not mean that Eastern Orthodoxy was not influential. During May, the Encounters with the Orthodox Church Music Festival brings music from the east to Krakow.

Krakow Museum Night , which opens museums and other venues to the public late into the night for a nominal fee, usually occurs in May.
Head to the Kazimierz district of Krakow to celebrate food and music during the International Soup Festival . Lively competition ensues among restaurateurs to determine who serves the best bowl of broth or the tastiest stew.
During Juwenalia, Krakow is invaded by students celebrating before the summer exams. For three days, concerts and parades set the tone for this celebration that recognizes students. Krakow’s large university population ensures that Juwenalia is a particularly lively event.

The Dragon Parade in Krakow occurs in late May or early June. Students from schools in Poland create dragons to parade along the river, and music and other events accompany the parade. On this day, the Wawel Castle dragon really comes to life!

Krakow in May – Weather, Events and Tips