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Poland
Poland in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Poland in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Poland in August?
- Krakow is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 25°C (77°F) in August; Zakopane is the coolest at 20°C (69°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Poland in August?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Gdansk (19°C (66°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
25°
Krakow
Coolest
20°
Zakopane
Driest
54 mm
Szczecin
Warmest sea
19°
Gdansk
August in Poland ranges from 20°C (69°F) in Zakopane to 25°C (77°F) in Krakow — a spread of 5 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Warsaw, Poznan, and Wroclaw.
Best places in Poland in August
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78 
Warsaw
Mazovia · Poland
23° / 13° 57 mm Aug
76
Poznan
Greater Poland · Poland
24° / 12° 55 mm Aug
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74
Wroclaw
Lower Silesia · Poland
24° / 12° 69 mm Aug
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73
Krakow
Lesser Poland · Poland
25° / 13° 79 mm Aug
75
Gdansk
Pomerania · Poland
22° / 13° 69 mm Aug
75
Torun
Kujawsko-Pomorskie · Poland
24° / 12° 61 mm Aug
75
Lodz
Lodz · Poland
24° / 13° 67 mm Aug
78
Lublin
Lublin · Poland
23° / 12° 56 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 23° | 13° | 57 mm | — | 78 |
| Lublin | 23° | 12° | 56 mm | — | 78 |
| Rzeszów | 23° | 12° | 71 mm | — | 77 |
| Bialystok | 23° | 11° | 64 mm | — | 77 |
| Poznan | 24° | 12° | 55 mm | — | 76 |
| Szczecin | 23° | 12° | 54 mm | — | 76 |
| Gdansk | 22° | 13° | 69 mm | 19° | 75 |
| Lodz | 24° | 13° | 67 mm | — | 75 |
| Torun | 24° | 12° | 61 mm | — | 75 |
| Wroclaw | 24° | 12° | 69 mm | — | 74 |
| Gdynia | 22° | 13° | 69 mm | 19° | 74 |
| Krakow | 25° | 13° | 79 mm | — | 73 |
| Katowice | 24° | 12° | 86 mm | — | 73 |
| Sosnowiec | 24° | 12° | 84 mm | — | 73 |
| Częstochowa | 23° | 13° | 71 mm | — | 73 |
| Zakopane | 20° | 9° | 141 mm | — | 62 |
Festivals in Poland in August
- Off Festival Polish alternative music festival
- International Chopin Festival Annual piano music festival held in Poland
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Poland in August?
Average daytime highs range from 20° in Zakopane to 25° in Krakow.
Can you swim in Poland in August?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Gdansk at about 19°.