Monthly climate guide
Zakopane weather in August
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), August feels warm in Zakopane. Rainfall averages about 84 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 5°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- In Zakopane, August is late summer.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- It cools down fast from here: September is about 5°C cooler.
- Just 90 km apart, but Zakopane runs about 3°C cooler than Kraków this month.
August is typically Zakopane's warmest month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
84 mm
some rain
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
57%
cloud · often cloudy
Zakopane weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C / 30°F | -8°C / 18°F | 54 mm | 95% | 84% |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -7°C / 20°F | 55 mm | 93% | 80% |
| March | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 26°F | 51 mm | 86% | 69% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 35°F | 66 mm | 81% | 65% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 120 mm | 80% | 68% |
| June | 20°C / 68°F | 11°C / 51°F | 113 mm | 79% | 68% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 122 mm | 76% | 64% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 84 mm | 73% | 57% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 8°C / 46°F | 89 mm | 78% | 64% |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 38°F | 81 mm | 85% | 69% |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 0°C / 31°F | 48 mm | 91% | 74% |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | -5°C / 24°F | 51 mm | 94% | 81% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Zakopane?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Zakopane →Other Poland cities in August
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Zakopane in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Zakopane?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Zakopane, with highs around 23°C and about 84 mm of rain.
How warm is Zakopane in August?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Zakopane in August?
Zakopane typically gets around 84 mm of rain in August — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Zakopane (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.