Planning a trip to Prague in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 7 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 14 rainy days and 81 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.
81 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
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 +26°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +19°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +24°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
44 mm
81 mm
96 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
66%
67%
68%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
7
7
6
Cloudy days
6
5
4
Rainy days
14
14
14
Snowy days
2
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 44 mm to 81 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 67%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.
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 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Prague is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 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
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 36 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 45% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 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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+20°C
2 May
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+17°C
3 May
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+15°C
4 May
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+18°C
5 May
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+22°C
6 May
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+20°C
7 May
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+15°C
8 May
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+17°C
9 May
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+18°C
10 May
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+19°C
11 May
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+18°C
12 May
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+18°C
13 May
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+15°C
14 May
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+18°C
15 May
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+18°C
16 May
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+16°C
17 May
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+13°C
18 May
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+15°C
19 May
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+17°C
20 May
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+23°C
21 May
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+26°C
22 May
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+25°C
23 May
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+20°C
24 May
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+16°C
25 May
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+21°C
26 May
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+20°C
27 May
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+20°C
28 May
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+22°C
29 May
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+23°C
30 May
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+21°C
31 May
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+24°C
In May 2023 Prague had 28 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 1996 (+11°C) and the highest in 2018 (+16°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 345 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1671 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?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Prague in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.