Month guide · Kraków · Poland
Kraków in August
What August is really like in Kraków: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Piotr Pawelczyk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.5 hours of daylight. Warm and crowded with summer visitors; evenings by the river and in Kazimierz are lively.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Kraków: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 13°C (55°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (25°C (77°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:30
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:00
- Daylight
- About 14.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, thunderstorms, festivals including the Jewish Culture Festival, and the biggest crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Kraków, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Podgórze
Krakus Mound
A prehistoric earth mound in Podgórze, said to be the burial place of the city's legendary founder Krakus, gives a free, open panorama of the Old Town, Wawel and the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Nowa Huta
Nowa Huta
Take the tram to Plac Centralny and walk the main avenue, then visit the Lord's Ark church.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Waterfront · Wawel
Vistula boulevards
Riverside paths run beneath Wawel Hill along both banks of the Vistula, with lawns, cycle paths and moored barges serving drinks in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- After dark
- Views
Museum · Old Town
Rynek Underground
It is a good choice for a rainy afternoon; buy a timed ticket early in the day, as slots fill up.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 13°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Kraków?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Kraków in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Kraków?
It is a shoulder-season month. Warm and crowded with summer visitors; evenings by the river and in Kazimierz are lively.
+How warm is Kraków in August?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kraków in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.