Prague Temperature by Month
Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic has an average annual maximum temperature of 15°C (59°F), ranging from 4°C (39°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Prague Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Prague is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year. At night, this contrast is just as clear, with lows ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to -3°C (27°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Prague by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. August, the city's warmest month, gets 212 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in May
Historical Prague Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Prague spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Prague vs Czech Republic
The map below shows the annual temperature across Czech Republic. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Prague vs World: Temperature Compared
Prague's average annual maximum temperature is 15°C (59°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
Shanghai, China averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and a noticeable spring and autumn.
Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Prague?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Prague, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4°C (39°F) and humidity around 85% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Prague's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Prague climate page.
