August · Poland
Best time to visit Zakopane in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Zakopane in August
Average temperature 19°C, 101 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
1.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 101 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Zakopane scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 101 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Zakopane is Poland's mountain capital, with wooden villas, Krupówki street and the Tatra peaks above the town.
August in Zakopane: expect compromises
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
101 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a waterproof shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Zakopane — 7.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Zakopane in August?
- In August, Zakopane averages 19°C, 101 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Zakopane?
- August earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Zakopane in August?
- Expect about 101 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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