Weather in January in Czech Republic
Considering a trip to Czech Republic this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Czech Republic in January?
January in Czech Republic generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Horní Malá Úpa at 0°C and cold in Valtice at 4°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Valtice and -6°C in Horní Malá Úpa. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.To explore the conditions in Czech Republic in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Hevlín with an average of 35 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kořenov with 96 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 52 hours of sunlight in Prague. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Czech Republic's conditions throughout the year, check out our Czech Republic climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Czech Republic?
Prague
In January Prague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karlovy Vary
In January Karlovy Vary generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brno
In January Brno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Český Krumlov
In January Český Krumlov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Harrachov
In January Harrachov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Czech Republic?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Czech Republic with often poor weather in Prague.
On average, the best time to visit Czech Republic is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Prague. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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