Prague · SummerMonth summary
Prague weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Prague in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Prague. June remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Prague in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Summer in Prague brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (12.1h of sunshine). Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 37% | 1.3 | 4.0h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 35% | 1.5 | 6.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 31% | 1.1 | 8.3h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 15°C | 31% | 1.4 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 20°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 25°C | 38% | 2.4 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 26°C | 34% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 28% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 1.7 | 7.2h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 2°C | 8°C | 32% | 1.4 | 4.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 33% | 1.5 | 3.4h | 3.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Prague averages 26°C, 34% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Prague in August
Is August a good time to visit Prague?
August is an excellent time to visit Prague (score 8.2/10). With 26°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Prague in August?
With 26°C and 12.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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