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, Vienna and Budapest?
- Jan4°fair
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar11°not recommended
- Apr14°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug25°recommended
- Sep21°recommended
- Oct16°fair
- Nov8°fair
- Dec5°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, 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, Vienna and Budapest, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Prague) 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 May to September and December
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, Vienna and Budapest, 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
15h57Jul
14h28Aug
12h32Sep
10h37Oct
8h56Nov
8h05Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Prague" (50.08°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, month by month
EventsPrague SpringMay to JuneSzigetAugustMoravia and Tokaj grape harvestSeptemberChristmas marketsNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: September
- Towns & culture: 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, Vienna and Budapest, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- May to JunePrague Spring
The classical music festival opens the season in mid-May, in Smetana Hall and the churches of central Prague.
- AugustSziget
Óbuda Island, in Budapest, hosts a week of concerts and camping in August.
- SeptemberMoravia and Tokaj grape harvest
The Moravian and Hungarian vineyards harvest in September, with wine festivals and young fermenting wine served straight from the cellars.
- November to DecemberChristmas markets
Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Kraków open their markets on the main squares, from late November to Christmas.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair4°-1° at night
- 41 mm · 12 d
- 4 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°0° at night
- 53 mm · 14 d
- 5.8 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended11°1° at night
- 33 mm · 9 d
- 7.7 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair14°4° at night
- 43 mm · 10 d
- 9.6 h
Low season, lower prices
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
Recommended26°16° at night
- 63 mm · 12 d
- 12.4 h
High season, book early
August
Recommended25°16° at night
- 104 mm · 13 d
- 10.8 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended21°12° at night
- 65 mm · 9 d
- 9.1 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair16°7° at night
- 51 mm · 11 d
- 6.4 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair8°2° at night
- 45 mm · 10 d
- 4.3 h
Low season, lower prices
December
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). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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. High season: book early.
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. High season: book early.
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. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
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, Vienna and Budapest?
May to September and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 5 to 26 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Prague).
Which month should you avoid in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 53 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Prague).
What is the hottest month in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prague).
What is the coldest month in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prague).
What is the driest month in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
March: 33 mm over 9 days of rain, against 104 mm in August, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
July, with 12.4 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When is the best time to hike in Prague, Vienna and Budapest?
September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Prague), the safest windows for walking.
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