Prague weather
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Prague, in Czechia, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 26°C, while January nights are the coldest at around -1°C. The city sees roughly 721mm of rain a year; August is normally the wettest month and March the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5° | -1° | 41mm | 12 |
| Feb | 7.4° | 0.4° | 53mm | 14 |
| Mar | 10.7° | 1° | 33mm | 9 |
| Apr | 14.3° | 3.7° | 43mm | 10 |
| May | 19.3° | 9° | 77mm | 12 |
| Jun | 24.5° | 14.2° | 92mm | 12 |
| Jul | 26° | 15.6° | 63mm | 12 |
| Aug | 25.3° | 15.6° | 104mm | 13 |
| Sep | 21.4° | 11.6° | 65mm | 9 |
| Oct | 15.9° | 7.4° | 51mm | 11 |
| Nov | 8.1° | 2.1° | 45mm | 10 |
| Dec | 4.7° | -0.2° | 54mm | 12 |
Seasons in Prague
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Prague climb from 10.7°C in March to 19.3°C by May, while nights ease from 1°C to 9°C. The season brings around 153mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 25.3°C, peaking in July at 26°C. July is usually the driest of the summer months (63mm over ~12 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Prague gets roughly 16.2 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 21.4°C in September to 8.1°C by November, with around 161mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average -0.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low -1°C, daytime high 4.5°C). Expect about 38 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.8 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Prague compares
| Prague | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 721mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 136 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 25.3°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | -0.3°C | 3.4°C |
Prague is about 32% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Prague weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Prague?
July is typically the warmest month in Prague, with average daytime highs of 26°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 25.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Prague?
August is usually the wettest month, with around 104mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days. March is typically the driest (33mm).
How much does it rain in Prague per year?
Prague receives roughly 721mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 136 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Prague?
Winter nights (December–February) in Prague average around -0.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low -1°C).
When is the best time to visit Prague for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Prague. July is typically the driest of the warm months (63mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 26°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Prague's weather compare with the UK?
Prague receives 721mm of rain a year, about 32% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 25.3°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average -0.3°C versus 3.4°C.