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When is the best time to visit Prague?
In general the best time to visit Prague is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Prague in different months
This is the average weather in Prague for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +24°C during July.
In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 60 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 46 mm in March.
Climate in Prague
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Prague for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +16°C | +19°C | +23°C | +30°C | +32°C | +37°C | +38°C | +39°C | +33°C | +28°C | +20°C | +17°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +4°C | +9°C | +14°C | +19°C | +22°C | +24°C | +24°C | +19°C | +14°C | +7°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -27°C | -23°C | -19°C | -5°C | -2°C | +3°C | +7°C | +4°C | +2°C | -7°C | -11°C | -23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 83 | 79 | 72 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 74 | 79 | 85 | 84 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 33 | 21 | 46 | 44 | 81 | 96 | 98 | 87 | 57 | 45 | 34 | 33 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 28 | 22 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Prague during the whole year:
The hottest month in Prague is August with average maximum temperature going up to +24°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Prague looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Prague is November with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 66%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Prague during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 87 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 14 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Prague during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 9 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Prague:
What is the hottest month in Prague?
The hottest month in Prague is August with average maximum temperature of +24°C.
What is the coldest month in Prague?
The coldest month in Prague is January with minimum temperatures of -3°C.
Is Prague worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Prague could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Prague?
if you're looking to visit Prague when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 21 mm of rain.
Other cities in Czech Republic
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Monthly weather in Prague
Source of the data
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.