Weather in Prague in August
August in Prague is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Czech Republic, this is how Prague actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Prague's year.
Pack for Prague in August, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 20°C
14–25°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Prague in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
August is a wetter month in Prague. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Prague
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Prague
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Prague
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Prague
Climate averages for Prague, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Prague is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 20°C.
June is the wettest month, with about 80 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
