Prague monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Prague?

The climate of Prague is generally a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers in Prague are usually warm and sunny, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C (77°F). Winters in Prague are relatively cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping below 0°C (32°F) and little in the way of sunshine.

The coldest month in Prague is usually January, with temperatures dropping to -3°C (27°F). The warmest month in Prague is normally July, with an average temperature of 18 °C (64 °F).

Rainfall in Prague is spread out throughout the year, with the most rain typically falling in the summer months. Snowfall is also common in the winter months of December, January, and February.

Overall, Prague has a moderate climate that enjoys warm summers and cold winters. The city is also known for its beautiful buildings, so visitors should plan on taking time to explore its many parks, gardens, and historical sites.

The best time to visit Prague is during the spring (April-May) or the fall (September-October) when the weather is mild and dry, and there are fewer tourists.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Prague

Prague average temperature chart (Celsius) Prague average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Prague (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 1.2 3.4 8.3 13.8 19.1 22.2 24.1 23.5 19.3 13.5 6.8 2.9
°F 34.1 38.2 47 56.8 66.3 72 75.3 74.3 66.7 56.3 44.2 37.2

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Prague monthly rainfall chart (mm) Prague monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Prague (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 25 23 30 38 66 70 68 71 43 31 34 26
inches 1 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.8 1.7 1.2 1.3 1
Rainy days 13 12 13 12 13 14 14 13 11 11 14 14

Average annual rainfall in Prague: 589.7mm (232.2 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Prague

Prague average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Prague
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 1.9 2.9 4.4 6 7.5 7.9 8 7.5 5.8 4.3 2 1.7

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Prague average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Prague average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Prague (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C -4.3 -3.2 -0.4 3.4 8.1 11.5 12.9 12.3 9.1 4.7 0.9 -2.2
Max °C 1.3 3.6 8.6 14.1 19.4 22.5 24.4 23.8 19.5 13.7 6.9 3
Min °F 24.3 26.2 31.4 38 46.5 52.7 55.1 54.1 48.4 40.5 33.6 28
Max °F 29.3 32.4 39.4 47.7 56.7 62.6 65.5 64.4 57.7 48.6 39 32.7

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Prague average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Prague average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Prague in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 7.4 6.3 6.7 8.9 12.9 17.3 20.4 21.2 18.7 15.3 12 9.2
°F 45.2 43.4 44.1 48.1 55.2 63.2 68.8 70.1 65.7 59.6 53.7 48.5

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Prague average winspeed by month (km/h) Prague average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Prague (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 18 17 18 16 16 15 15 14 15 16 18 18
mph 11 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 9 10 11 11

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Prague relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Prague
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
86% 82% 76% 70% 70% 71% 70% 72% 77% 81% 85% 86%
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Prague weather stats

Prague weather statistics
Hottest month: July 24.1°C 75.4°F
Driest month: February 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: August 7.5hrs
Coldest month: January 1.2°C 34.2°F
Wettest month: August 71mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 21.2°C 70.2°F
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