Weather in January in Czech Republic
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.
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.
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
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.
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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 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.
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