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Best Time to Visit Prague

For the most comfortable weather in Prague, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 87/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

Prague, Czechia
Best months
May – Sep
Shoulder
Apr and Oct
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Jul · 80°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 24°F
Wettest
Aug · 3.2 in
Driest
Feb · 1.3 in

Prague weather by month

Highs run from 35°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 25.2 in (639 mm) of rain and snow.

14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°35°Jan39°Feb48°Mar59°Apr68°May75°Jun80°Jul79°Aug69°Sep58°Oct46°Nov37°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Prague, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high35°F2°C39°F4°C48°F9°C59°F15°C68°F20°C75°F24°C80°F27°C79°F26°C69°F21°C58°F14°C46°F8°C37°F3°C
Avg low24°F-5°C25°F-4°C31°F-1°C39°F4°C48°F9°C56°F13°C59°F15°C58°F14°C49°F10°C41°F5°C34°F1°C27°F-3°C
Rain/snow1.7 in42 mm1.3 in32 mm1.5 in39 mm1.4 in36 mm2.7 in69 mm3.1 in78 mm3.1 in79 mm3.2 in81 mm2.1 in53 mm1.8 in46 mm1.7 in43 mm1.6 in41 mm
Humidity93%89%83%76%73%68%64%65%72%82%90%93%
Cloud83%79%73%64%68%68%67%63%64%72%81%83%
Comfort424458808483838487745142

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 354 m (1,161 ft), close to Prague's own ~252 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Prague season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 35–39°F (2–4°C) and lows down to 24°F (-5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain or snow, 18% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 43/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 48°F highs in March to 68°F by May. About 5.7 in (144 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 74/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 75–80°F (24–27°C). It's the wettest season, with about 9.4 in (238 mm) of rain, 37% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 83/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 69°F highs in September to 46°F by November. About 5.6 in (142 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 71/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: April – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Prague weather questions

When is the best time to visit Prague?

For the most comfortable weather in Prague, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 87/100, with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 2.1 in (53 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Prague?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.3 in (32 mm). The yearly total is around 25.2 in (639 mm).

What is the coldest month in Prague?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C) and highs of 35°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).

Is Prague humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 66%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Prague?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 24°F (-5°C) in January.

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