August in Prague averages highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and lows of 16 °C (60 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 14 h 28 min of daylight.
August weather in Prague at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Prague?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. August is usually high season in Prague: 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
No public holidays fall in August 2026 in Czechia, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Prague in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Charles Bridge — at sunrise, before the crowds outdoors
- Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock — on the hour outdoors
- Letná Park and beer garden — best view of the bridges outdoors
- Vyšehrad — quiet fortress on the river outdoors
- Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral — half a day indoors
- Jewish Quarter (Josefov) — synagogues and the old cemetery indoors
Where to stay: Old Town or Malá Strana for sights; Vinohrady or Karlín for value and cafés.
What to pack for Prague in August
- Light layers for the day.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Prague costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €45–100 | €120–250 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 27° / 17° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Berlin | 26° / 16° | 7 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 24° / 14° | 11 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Prague?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 26 °C (79 °F) and about 8 rainy days. August is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Prague in August?
Average highs are 26 °C (79 °F) and lows 16 °C (60 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Prague in August?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 81 mm in total. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Prague.
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.