Wieliczka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Wieliczka is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C (37°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -4°C (25°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Wieliczka receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 874 mm (34 in) annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, July it receives high rainfall, averaging 110 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less snow/rainfall, with 50 mm (2 in) over 17 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Wieliczka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Wieliczka. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Wieliczka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in May, June, July, August, September and October to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, March, April, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)