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Prague in April
Prague warms up: highs climb to 59°F (15°C), from 48°F in March, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain.
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 1.4 in (36 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 59°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 39°F (4°C).
About 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 2.7 in (69 mm).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (12°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 58/100 in March to 80/100.
- April sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 39°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Prague in April
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Letná Beer Garden
Open-air beer garden in Letná Park with a broad view of the bridges.
Why now April scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Vyšehrad
Fortress above the river with a basilica and the cemetery where Dvořák is buried.
U Fleků
Brewpub pouring its own dark lager since 1499, with a large beer garden.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 1.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Café Louvre
Grand first-floor café open since 1902, once frequented by Kafka and Einstein.
Lokál Dlouhá
Long beer hall serving tank Pilsner Urquell and Czech classics like svíčková.
Nearby in April
- Dresden in April~74 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Vienna in April~156 mi · highs 62°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Nuremberg in April~156 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bamberg in April~158 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Prague in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Prague?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain. April is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route recommends.
How cold is Prague in April?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in April?
Not much: about 1.4 in (36 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.2 in (639 mm).
What should I pack for Prague in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 39°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Prague
Routes in season in April
- Prague, Vienna & Budapest Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Prague in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.