Late summer · Weather & things to do
Wieliczka in August
Little changes in Wieliczka from July: highs stay near 78°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls.
At 87/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 58°F (14°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Wieliczka's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 68°F.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in July to 87/100.
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Wieliczka in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bochnia Salt Mine
Poland's oldest salt mine, with an underground boat ride and long wooden slide.
Chapel of St. Kinga
Underground church where chandeliers, floor and reliefs are all made of salt.
Wieliczka Graduation Tower
Wooden brine tower in Mickiewicz Park; breathe salty air from the top deck.
Why now August scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pierogarnia Dzień Dobry
Casual dumpling spot near the graduation tower with many pierogi fillings.
Nearby in August
- Kraków in August~8 mi · highs 79°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zakopane in August~48 mi · highs 71°F, 3.7 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Budapest in August~178 mi · highs 84°F, 2.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Vienna in August~207 mi · highs 81°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Wieliczka in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Wieliczka?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
How hot is Wieliczka in August?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Wieliczka in August?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.9 in (786 mm).
What should I pack for Wieliczka in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Wieliczka
Routes in season in August
- Kraków & the Tatras May – Sep
Planning Wieliczka in August?
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