Best time to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine
The tourist route is 17 to 18 °C underground. The weather in Kraków is a different matter. The Miners' Route is a little cooler at 14 to 16 °C. So the best time to visit the mine depends on three other things: the ticket season, the closed days and what else you plan to do outside.
For most visitors, May, June or September are a good middle: mild days and the middle ticket price. If price matters most, the months from January to April and October to December carry the lowest tariff. Book your visit on the Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets page.
Weather in Kraków by month
Long-term averages for 1991 to 2020, not a forecast for 2026.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6 °C | -4.7 °C | 37.9 mm |
| February | 3.7 °C | -3.7 °C | 32.3 mm |
| March | 8.4 °C | -0.8 °C | 38.1 mm |
| April | 15.1 °C | 3.7 °C | 46.4 mm |
| May | 19.8 °C | 8.5 °C | 79.0 mm |
| June | 23.2 °C | 12.2 °C | 77.0 mm |
| July | 25.3 °C | 13.8 °C | 98.2 mm |
| August | 25.0 °C | 13.4 °C | 72.5 mm |
| September | 19.5 °C | 9.2 °C | 65.8 mm |
| October | 14.0 °C | 4.7 °C | 51.2 mm |
| November | 7.6 °C | 0.6 °C | 41.4 mm |
| December | 2.7 °C | -3.4 °C | 33.4 mm |
These are monthly means of the daily highs and lows and the average monthly rainfall for the Kraków station. They are not record values, and they are not measured in the mine. July is the warmest month and also the wettest, so summer is not a dry season. February is the driest month.
Our pick: a half day by coach
The mine is the same temperature all year; this coach tour works in any season.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine tours and tickets
Guided visits and trips from Kraków, with live prices and availability for your dates.
Ticket price seasons in 2026
Adult ticket, tourist route, with a guide in a language other than Polish.
| Season | Dates in 2026 | Adult price |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1 January to 30 April, 1 October to 31 December | PLN 143 |
| Middle | 1 May to 30 June, 1 September to 30 September | PLN 159 |
| High | 1 July to 31 August | PLN 169 |
In summer an adult ticket costs PLN 159 to PLN 169. Check the price for your date when you buy. The Miners' Route has its own price and is not part of this table. For children, students and families, see the tickets page. For most visitors the middle season is a good balance of price and weather, and the low season suits you if you are happy with cold days outside.
Month by month
What each season means for a visit.
December to February
Average highs between 1.6 and 3.7 °C and lows between -4.7 and -3.4 °C. Dress warmly for the way to the shaft and for Kraków. The tourist route stays at 17 to 18 °C. The mine is closed on 1 January, 24 and 25 December. February is the driest month at 32.3 mm.
March and April
March is still cold, with a high of 8.4 °C. April reaches 15.1 °C. Both are in the low ticket season. The Wawel Dragon's Den and viewing tower open from 24 April.
May and June
Highs of 19.8 and 23.2 °C, and rain of 79.0 and 77.0 mm. Tickets move to the middle season on 1 May. A rain jacket is sensible.
July and August
The warmest months, with highs of 25.3 and 25.0 °C. July is the wettest at 98.2 mm. The high ticket season runs from 1 July to 31 August, and the underground is a cool break from the heat.
September
A high of 19.5 °C and 65.8 mm of rain. Tickets are in the middle season until 30 September. The Wawel Royal Gardens close on 4 October.
October and November
Highs of 14.0 and 7.6 °C. Tickets return to the low season on 1 October. The mine is closed on 1 November. The Dragon's Den and the viewing tower at Wawel run until 31 October.
Opening hours and closed days
Check the day you plan to go.
The tourist route shows 08:00 to 18:00 and the Miners' Route 09:00 to 17:00. Which start times are offered depends on your date and your language. The mine is closed on 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 November and 24 and 25 December. Extra closures for organisational or safety reasons are possible. The page on opening hours has the details.
If you pair the mine with Auschwitz-Birkenau, the memorial's entry windows are shorter in winter than from April to September. Read Auschwitz and Wieliczka from Kraków before you choose the month and the order of the two visits.
Plan the rest of your trip
Getting there, the city and a place to stay.
Best time to visit: frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Wieliczka Salt Mine?
The tourist route is 17 to 18 °C, and the Miners' Route is 14 to 16 °C. Bring a light layer.
Which month is cheapest for tickets?
From 1 January to 30 April and from 1 October to 31 December the adult ticket with a guide in a language other than Polish is PLN 143 in 2026. The high season from 1 July to 31 August is PLN 169.
Is the mine open every day?
It is open every day apart from 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 November and 24 and 25 December. Extra closures are possible, so check your date.
Is summer in Kraków dry?
No. July has the highest average rainfall at 98.2 mm, and May, June and August are also wet. Pack a rain jacket.
Does the weather change the tour?
The temperature on the tourist route is 17 to 18 °C. The weather matters for the walk to the entrance and for what you do in Kraków afterwards.
Is this the official site of the mine?
No. This is an independent visitor guide, and the mine sells its own tickets at its ticket offices and in its online shop.