August in Krakow averages highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and lows of 15 °C (60 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 14 h 27 min of daylight.
August weather in Krakow at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Krakow?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. August is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Wniebowzięcie Najświętszej Maryi Panny) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Krakow in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Main Market Square and Cloth Hall outdoors
- Kazimierz — the old Jewish quarter outdoors
- Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial — book a guided entry outdoors
- Wawel Castle and Cathedral indoors
- Schindler's Factory — book ahead indoors
- Wieliczka Salt Mine — half a day indoors
Where to stay: Old Town for sights; Kazimierz for food and bars; Podgórze for quiet and value.
What to pack for Krakow in August
- Light layers for the day.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Krakow costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €35–80 | €90–200 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 28° / 18° | 6 | Mixed weather |
| Vienna | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Prague | 26° / 16° | 8 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Krakow?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and about 9 rainy days. August is usually high season in Krakow: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, August, September.
How warm is Krakow in August?
Average highs are 26 °C (78 °F) and lows 15 °C (60 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Krakow in August?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 90 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest month of the year in Krakow.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.