Are you considering a trip to Prague in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Prague has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Prague in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Prague for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +6°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +22°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +22°C.
Is Prague warm or cold in May?
Prague is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Prague:
Climate in Prague in May
Prague weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+19°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-2°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+30°C
+32°C
+37°C
Rainfall
43 mm
82 mm
96 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
65%
66%
67%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
9
10
8
Cloudy days
15
12
12
Rainy days
6
9
10
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +19°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 43 mm to 82 mm.Humidity rises from 65% to 66%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 10.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Prague in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Prague is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 49 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Prague wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Prague?
This is the weather in Prague in May 2023:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
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+20°C
3 May
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+20°C
4 May
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+21°C
5 May
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+19°C
6 May
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+19°C
7 May
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+19°C
8 May
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+22°C
9 May
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+22°C
10 May
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+25°C
11 May
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+28°C
12 May
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+23°C
13 May
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+24°C
14 May
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+23°C
15 May
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+22°C
16 May
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+26°C
17 May
🌧️
+19°C
18 May
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+23°C
19 May
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+27°C
20 May
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+29°C
21 May
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+21°C
22 May
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+21°C
23 May
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+23°C
24 May
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+21°C
25 May
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+19°C
26 May
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+21°C
27 May
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+19°C
28 May
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+16°C
29 May
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+16°C
30 May
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+18°C
31 May
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+22°C
In May 2023 Prague had 28 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Prague climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Prague in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+14°C) and the highest in 2012 (+25°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 293 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Prague in May:
Is May a good time to visit Prague?
May is a really good time to go to Prague. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Prague.
Can you sunbathe in Prague in May?
May has mild temperatures in Prague. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Prague rainy in May?
Prague is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Prague in May?
The amount of sunny days in Prague during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Czech Republic
Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Prague, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.