Still summer, still busy — but easing through the month, with warm evenings and the first hint of autumn at the end.
August in Prague at a glance
| Temperature | 14 / 24 °C average low / high |
| Daylight | About 14h 30m |
| 人群 | High |
| 價格 | High season |
August looks a lot like July for the first three weeks: hot, full and outdoors. What changes is the end of the month, when Czech schools go back, the light softens and the crowds start to thin. The last week of August is one of the quiet secrets of the Prague year — summer weather with the pressure coming off.
What’s on in August
| All month Summer stages and open-air programme |
Concerts, cinema and theatre continue in courtyards and on the islands. 阅读更多 |
| Late August Season turns |
Locals return from holiday, restaurants reopen and the autumn programme is announced. 阅读更多 |
Where to go this month
- Beer gardens at dusk — Letná with the bridges below is the classic August evening. 更多的
- Day trips to water — Reservoirs, ponds and river towns within an hour of the city. 更多的
- Evening walks — Sunset around 20:00 gives a long, warm and comfortable golden hour. 更多的
Photography in August
Similar to July but with a softer, lower sun by the end of the month. Golden hour moves back to around 19:30 in late August, which is a more civilised time for family sessions than July’s 21:00.
For family and couple sessions in August, a local photographer will know which spots hold the light at that hour — 凯末尔奥努尔奥兹曼 shoots families, couples and engagements across Prague and took many of the photographs on this site.
Practical tips for August
- Late August is quieter and cheaper than early August.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common — they pass quickly.
- Some restaurants still on summer break early in the month.
Plan the rest of your year
Every month in Prague has a different character. Compare all the monthly guides, or jump straight to the next season.
Weather averages and event dates last verified in August 2026.
