Zakopane weather in August (Lesser Poland, Poland)

Planning a trip to Zakopane in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Zakopane typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Zakopane in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 195 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zakopane climate page with graphs.

 

Zakopane, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Poland in August

Find out more about the weather in Poland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Zakopane in August?

For visitors traveling to Zakopane, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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