Prague Climate by Month
Prague has a temperate continental climate. The winters are gray and chilly, but not getting extremely cold. Summer is warm without periods of prolonged heat. On many days the daytime temperature is between 20°C and 25°C. With an average of 500 mm of precipitation on a yearly basis, Prague is drier than the French capital Paris.
Average day and night temperature
In Prague, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Prague receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 709 mm. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 87 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, February experiences a drier climate, with about 42 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 13 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Prague. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Prague.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Prague ranges from 4°C in January to 5°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Prague in Czech Republic
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 87 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.
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