Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
| Metric | Krakow | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 14°C (57°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Vienna |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Vienna |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Vienna |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 58 mm | 45 mm▲ | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 9h/day | 10h/day▲ | Vienna |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 17 km/h▲ | 19 km/h | Krakow |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vienna edges ahead as the better destination in April. Vienna offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Krakow sees 9 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Krakow is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Vienna is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vienna is the stronger choice in April. Vienna receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Krakow reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Vienna averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in April.
Krakow receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vienna sees 45 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Vienna the drier option by 2 rain days and 13 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 14°C, lows of 4°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 5°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during April.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Krakow | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 1°C | 11d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 3°C | 11d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 8°C | 12d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 19°C | 14d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 22°C | 14d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 24°C | 14d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 24°C | 11d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 19°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 13°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 7°C | 10d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | 4°C | 9d |
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