Your August weather guide
WarmWeather in Krakow in August
August is a good time for Krakow if you want warm city weather and can work around rain. Average daytime highs of 23.7°C suit spending time outdoors without relying on intense heat, while nights average 14.4°C, so bring a layer for evenings. The catch is about 11 rainy days across the month. Go for comfortable summer sightseeing with flexible plans, rather than expecting a reliably dry break or hot weather throughout.
Long-term climate averages for Kraków, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Krakow, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Kraków.
- Average daytime high
- 23.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 29°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +2.3°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 6.6h
- 46% of 14.3 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 77 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 37%
- 7% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 35.2°C
- 2013-08-08
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.5°C
- 2014-08-22
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 30 min
- 1421 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How August compares
August is the 2nd warmest month of the year in Krakow and ranks 131st of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Krakow is 2.3°C warmer by day and 0.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Krakow peaks at 23.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 29.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 3 days top 25°C and 1 in 14 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.4°C; one night in ten drops to 11.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 35.2°C (2013-08-08) and the coldest night 6.5°C (2014-08-22).
Rain in August
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 77 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2014 with 158 mm, the driest 1992 with 23 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 05:30 and sets about 20:00 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 54%.
Is August a good time to visit Krakow?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days but expect showers. The best months for Krakow on our scoring are August, July, June.
Warm afternoons, but pack for cooler evenings
Light summer clothes should work well during the warmer part of the day, but August is not consistently hot. Temperatures reach 25°C on 37% of days, while 30°C is reached on just 7%, so sustained heat is not something to plan around. On hotter afternoons, move longer walks away from midday and leave room for a shaded break. Evenings need a different approach: the coldest 10% of nights fall to 11°C or below, making a jumper or light jacket useful if you stay out late. This balance suits travellers who like warm days but do not need heat from morning to night.
Leave room for rain in your plans
Rain is the main compromise in August, so avoid making every day's plans depend on staying outdoors. A light waterproof and shoes you are comfortable wearing in wet weather are sensible luggage choices. About 11 rainy days does not mean those days are wet throughout, but it does make a completely dry visit something you should not assume. There is still useful sunshine: August averages about 6.6 hours a day within 14.3 hours of daylight. That leaves plenty of daylight for flexible outings, although daylight is not the same as clear skies. Keep outdoor plans movable and check the forecast before committing to a long walk.
A little perspective
Krakow through the year
August is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0°C | -4.9°C | 2.2 | 43 | 11 | 0% |
| February | 3.0°C | -3.9°C | 2.6 | 44 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 7.8°C | -0.9°C | 3.8 | 52 | 12 | 0% |
| April | 14.1°C | 3.8°C | 5.4 | 59 | 11 | 1% |
| May | 18.6°C | 9.0°C | 5.8 | 92 | 14 | 8% |
| Junebest | 21.7°C | 12.7°C | 6.4 | 90 | 14 | 23% |
| Julybest | 23.7°C | 14.8°C | 6.7 | 105 | 14 | 38% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 23.7°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 77 | 11 | 37% |
| September | 18.7°C | 10.2°C | 4.8 | 74 | 11 | 7% |
| October | 13.3°C | 5.6°C | 3.5 | 58 | 10 | 0% |
| November | 7.3°C | 1.1°C | 2.3 | 46 | 10 | 0% |
| December | 2.4°C | -3.1°C | 2.0 | 42 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Krakow in August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Krakow hot in August?
Krakow is warm in August: the average daytime high is 23.7°C and nights average 14.4°C. Roughly 1 in 3 August days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Krakow in August?
Krakow sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 77 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 2014 (158 mm) and the driest was 1992 (23 mm).
How sunny is Krakow in August?
Krakow gets around 6.6 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 14.3 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Krakow compare with the UK in August?
Krakow is on average 2.3°C warmer than London by day in August (23.7°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Krakow?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Krakow reached 35.2°C on 2013-08-08, and the coldest night dropped to 6.5°C on 2014-08-22.
Is Krakow warmer than London in August?
Yes, on average. Krakow's daytime high is 23.7°C, compared with 21.4°C in London, a difference of 2.3°C. That makes it a warmer option, but not a dramatic change of climate: you should still pack for rain and cooler evenings.
Is August Krakow's warmest month?
August ranks second for warmth in Krakow and sits alongside July and June among the best months to visit for weather. It suits a summer city break, provided you accept that warm afternoons come with a meaningful chance of rain.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 30 min, making Krakow a short-haul choice. For a brief August visit, the weather trade-off is straightforward: generally warm days, but enough rain risk to keep your outdoor plans flexible.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Kraków. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C