Planning a trip to Krakow in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 90 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Krakow;
Average weather
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+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+43°C
Max.
90 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Krakow has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Krakow in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Krakow for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +23°C.
Is Krakow warm or cold in August?
Krakow is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +24°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is the hottest month in Krakow, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Krakow in August
Krakow weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+24°C
+24°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+6°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+43°C
+43°C
+35°C
Rainfall
105 mm
90 mm
74 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
73%
75%
79%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
8
7
Cloudy days
3
4
6
Rainy days
17
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +24°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 90 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 75%.Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 7 to 8.
Next month (September) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Krakow in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Krakow is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Krakow based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 121 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Krakow wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 23 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Krakow?
This is the weather in Krakow in August 2023:
1 August
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+22°C
2 August
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+26°C
3 August
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+20°C
4 August
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+24°C
5 August
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+22°C
6 August
🌧️
+20°C
7 August
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+18°C
8 August
🌧️
+20°C
9 August
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+22°C
10 August
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+22°C
11 August
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+25°C
12 August
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+27°C
13 August
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+29°C
14 August
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+31°C
15 August
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+31°C
16 August
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+31°C
17 August
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+29°C
18 August
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+30°C
19 August
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+31°C
20 August
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+32°C
21 August
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+31°C
22 August
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+30°C
23 August
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+28°C
24 August
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+28°C
25 August
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+30°C
26 August
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+30°C
27 August
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+27°C
28 August
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+23°C
29 August
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+26°C
30 August
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+21°C
31 August
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+23°C
In August 2023 Krakow had 21 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Krakow climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Krakow in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+11°C) and the highest in 2016 (+17°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 486 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1132 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Krakow in August:
Is August a good time to visit Krakow?
August is a really good time to go to Krakow. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Krakow.
Can you sunbathe in Krakow in August?
August is warm in Krakow. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Krakow rainy in August?
Krakow is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Krakow in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Krakow in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Krakow, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.