Prague in August

Hot and crowded.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatWarm; crowds thin.
• MayGreatWarm; good light.
• JuneGreatWarm; long evenings.
• OctoberGoodMild; Oct 28 holiday.

• PragueHighs around 25 °C (77 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 77 °F (25 °C), lows around 57 °F (14 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Bohemia (Prague, Český Krumlov), Czech Republic · Prague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Varyhot

  Continental: grey, frosty winters around 0 °C (32 °F), warm summers with 30 °C (86 °F) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.Continental: grey, frosty winters around 32 °F (0 °C), warm summers with 86 °F (30 °C) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

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  July and August · Whole city

  Hot and crowded; the bridge and Old Town Square are packed from 10:00.

• Prague Pride check

  Mid August (check) · Old Town and Vinohrady

  A week of events and a parade; the city is lively and hotels fill.

Crowds · Czech Republic overall

High

Prices · Czech Republic overall

High

Czech Republic overall: Hot and busy; go early to Charles Bridge and the castle.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Prague, side by side.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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