Winter
Dec → Feb4 to 7°
nights -1 to 0°
- 13 rainy days · 49 mm
- 4.6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Prague?
- Jan4°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar11°fair
- Apr14°recommended
- May19°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul26°fair
- Aug25°fair
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct16°recommended
- Nov8°fair
- Dec5°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Prague, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -1° | 4 h | 41 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 7° | 0° | 5.8 h | 53 mm | 14 d | |
| March | 11° | 1° | 7.7 h | 33 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 14° | 4° | 9.6 h | 43 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 19° | 9° | 10.7 h | 77 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 14° | 12.3 h | 92 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 16° | 12.4 h | 63 mm | 12 d | |
| August | 25° | 16° | 10.8 h | 104 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 21° | 12° | 9.1 h | 65 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 51 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 8° | 2° | 4.3 h | 45 mm | 10 d | |
| December | 5° | 0° | 3.9 h | 54 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Prague, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Prague Castle) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May11 to 19°
nights 1 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 51 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 26°
nights 14 to 16°
- 12 rainy days · 86 mm
- 11.8 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov8 to 21°
nights 2 to 12°
- 10 rainy days · 54 mm
- 6.6 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Prague, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h21 of daylight, in December 8h05, a difference of 8h16.
8h31Jan
10hFeb
11h43Mar
13h42Apr
15h24May
16h21Jun
15h58Jul
14h28Aug
12h32Sep
10h37Oct
8h56Nov
8h05Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Prague Castle" (50.09°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Prague, month by month
What to see and do
EventsČarodějnice, Witches' NightAprilPrague Spring festivalMay to JuneSignal FestivalOctoberChristmas marketsNovember to JanuaryDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Prague, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilČarodějnice, Witches' Night
On the last night of April, bonfires are lit on the hills of Petřín and Ladronka to burn winter in effigy.
- May to JunePrague Spring festival
The classical music festival opens in mid-May with Má vlast and fills the Rudolfinum and the Municipal House for three weeks.
- OctoberSignal Festival
In October, light projections dress the façades of the Old Town and the Karlín district for four evenings.
- November to JanuaryChristmas markets big crowds
From late November to early January, wooden stalls fill Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, complete with a Christmas tree and mulled wine.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended4°-1° at night
- 41 mm · 12 d
- 4 h
Busy, without the crush
February
Not recommended7°0° at night
- 53 mm · 14 d
- 5.8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair11°1° at night
- 33 mm · 9 d
- 7.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended14°4° at night
- 43 mm · 10 d
- 9.6 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended19°9° at night
- 77 mm · 12 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°14° at night
- 92 mm · 12 d
- 12.3 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair26°16° at night
- 63 mm · 12 d
- 12.4 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair25°16° at night
- 104 mm · 13 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended21°12° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
- 9.1 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended16°7° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
- 6.4 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair8°2° at night
- 45 mm · 10 d
- 4.3 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Not recommended5°0° at night
- 54 mm · 12 d
- 3.9 h
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -1 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (41 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. A very wet month, 53 mm of rain over 14 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (5.8 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 11 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (33 mm). Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 14 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (43 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (77 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (92 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 16 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Expect 6.4 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 8 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (45 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.3 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (54 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.9 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Prague?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 14 to 25 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Prague Castle).
Which month should you avoid in Prague?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 54 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Prague Castle).
What is the hottest month in Prague?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prague Castle).
What is the coldest month in Prague?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prague Castle).
What is the driest month in Prague?
March: 33 mm over 9 days of rain, against 104 mm in August, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Prague?
July, with 12.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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