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.
The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Prague
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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°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.
The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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)
The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Prague
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Hrs sunshine | 1.9 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 6 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8 | 7.5 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 2 | 1.7 |
The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
The graph below shows the average sea temperature.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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°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 |
The graph below shows the average wind speed.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
The graph below shows the average relative humidity.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86% | 82% | 76% | 70% | 70% | 71% | 70% | 72% | 77% | 81% | 85% | 86% |
Hottest month: | July | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
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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 |