Czech Republic weather in January

Thinking about venturing to Czech Republic this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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.

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.

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. The city Prague usually sees around 52 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Czech Republic, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Czech Republic's yearly weather, check out our Czech Republic climate page.

Where to go in Czech Republic in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

Popular destinations in Czech Republic

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Czech Republic?

Average weather in 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.

Prague

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

4°C 

-1°C 

47 hours 

47 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

4°C 

-3°C 

52 hours 

44 mm 

13 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

-2°C 

74 hours 

42 mm 

13 days 

poor 

Climate in Prague

Average weather in 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.

Karlovy Vary

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-3°C 

31 hours 

64 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-4°C 

40 hours 

62 mm 

16 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-4°C 

67 hours 

54 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Karlovy Vary

Average weather in 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.

Brno

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

4°C 

-2°C 

45 hours 

43 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

3°C 

-3°C 

55 hours 

39 mm 

12 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

5°C 

-2°C 

82 hours 

36 mm 

11 days 

poor 

Climate in Brno

Average weather in 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.

Český Krumlov

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly sun hours Sun hours

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-3°C 

41 hours 

55 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-4°C 

57 hours 

57 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

4°C 

-4°C 

85 hours 

50 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Český Krumlov

Average weather in 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.

Harrachov

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

2°C 

-4°C 

88 mm 

17 days 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-5°C 

95 mm 

15 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-5°C 

84 mm 

14 days 

poor 

Climate in Harrachov

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Czech Republic.

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.