Prague Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (68°F) and 25°C (77°F). With an average of 500 mm (20 in) of precipitation on a yearly basis, Prague is drier than the French capital Paris.
Monthly Temperature in Prague
In Prague, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 4°C (39°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around -3°C (27°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Prague
On average, Prague receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 709 mm (28 in). While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month February experiences a drier climate, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of snow/rainfall spread across 13 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Prague Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Prague
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Prague by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Prague.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 87%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Prague
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December to 5 m/s (10 knots) in March. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Prague 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
