Late summer · Weather & things to do
Kraków in August
Little changes in Kraków from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls.
At 86/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (76 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Kraków's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 69°F.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in July to 86/100.
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Kraków & the Tatras route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Kraków in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wawel Royal Castle
Hilltop castle and cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and buried.
Kazimierz
Historic Jewish district with synagogues, cafés and the Plac Nowy market.
Pod Aniołami
Polish cooking in Gothic cellars, known for grilled meats and pierogi.
Kościuszko Mound
Earthen mound on the city's west edge with views to the Tatras on clear days.
Why now August scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Alchemia
Candlelit Kazimierz bar with a cellar stage for live music.
Nearby in August
- Wieliczka in August~8 mi · highs 78°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zakopane in August~53 mi · highs 71°F, 3.7 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Budapest in August~182 mi · highs 84°F, 2.5 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Vienna in August~206 mi · highs 81°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°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.
Kraków in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Kraków?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 79°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 Kraków in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kraków 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 Kraków in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Kraków & the Tatras May – Sep
Planning Kraków in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.