Planning a trip to Prague 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 13 rainy days and 87 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 Prague;
Average weather
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+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+4°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Prague has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Prague in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Prague for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in August averages around +25°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +20°C.
Is Prague warm or cold in August?
Prague 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 Prague, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Prague in August
Prague 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
+4°C
+2°C
Max. temperature
+38°C
+39°C
+33°C
Rainfall
98 mm
87 mm
57 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
67%
68%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
7
8
8
Cloudy days
3
4
7
Rainy days
14
13
14
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 98 mm to 87 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 68%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 7 to 8.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Prague in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Prague is gradually decreasing during August, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Prague, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Prague wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Prague?
This is the weather in Prague in August 2023:
1 August
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+22°C
2 August
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+23°C
3 August
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+26°C
4 August
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+23°C
5 August
🌧️
+18°C
6 August
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+19°C
7 August
🌧️
+18°C
8 August
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+22°C
9 August
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+20°C
10 August
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+23°C
11 August
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+27°C
12 August
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+32°C
13 August
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+29°C
14 August
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+32°C
15 August
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+33°C
16 August
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+31°C
17 August
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+29°C
18 August
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+29°C
19 August
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+32°C
20 August
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+32°C
21 August
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+32°C
22 August
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+32°C
23 August
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+29°C
24 August
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+31°C
25 August
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+31°C
26 August
🌧️
+28°C
27 August
🌧️
+19°C
28 August
🌧️
+16°C
29 August
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+15°C
30 August
🌧️
+18°C
31 August
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+20°C
In August 2023 Prague had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Prague climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Prague in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2018 (+16°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 345 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1671 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Prague in August:
Is August a good time to visit Prague?
August is a really good time to go to Prague. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Prague.
Can you sunbathe in Prague in August?
August is warm in Prague. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Prague rainy in August?
Prague 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 Prague in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Prague in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Czech Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Prague, 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.