Best Time to Visit
🇨🇿 Prague, Czech Republic · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-3°
Poor
Feb
5°
-3°
Good
Mar
9°
0°
Good
Apr
15°
4°
Great
May
19°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
15°
Great
Aug
24°
15°
Great
Sep
19°
11°
Great
Oct
14°
6°
Good
Nov
8°
2°
Fair
Dec
4°
-1°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -3°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 5°C | -3°C | 9 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 11 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 15°C | 4°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 14°C | 6°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 9 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| December | 4°C | -1°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 14°C high, 4°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 4°C high, -2°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -2°C (28°F).
The least favorable time to visit Prague is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures
November
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Prague during the best travel months (April, July, August), when temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C:
Prague has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is January at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 630mm across approximately 127 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Low °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 37 | 33 | 43 | 38 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 73 | 56 | 44 | 40 | 40 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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