Prague weather in May (Central Bohemia, Czech Republic)

How is the weather in Prague in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Prague the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Prague in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 214 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Prague. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Prague climate page with graphs.

 

Prague, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 70%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 214 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Czech Republic in May

Find out more about the weather in Czech Republic in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Prague in May?

For visitors traveling to Prague, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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