Prague weather by month

When to go to Prague

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: none reach a 25°C average here, so Prague suits city breaks and walking more than beach holidays; the warmest is August. July is the wettest month (82 mm, about 13 rainy days) and February the driest (33 mm).

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, 12 km from Prague) takes roughly 2 h - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Prague.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Prague between 1991 and 2020 reached 38.1°C on 26 June 2019; the coldest fell to -24.7°C on 29 December 1996. In August one day in ten tops 30.3°C and about 11% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to -9.7°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was August 2002 with 234 mm, against a August average of 73 mm.

Spring: warmer afternoons, but keep your coat

March is still chilly rather than comfortably mild, with daytime averages of 9°C and nights around 1°C. Bring a coat if you expect to spend much of the day outside. April makes walking more comfortable at 15°C, although 4°C nights mean you will want an extra layer after dark. May reaches 19°C by day and offers a better balance for travellers who dislike summer warmth. Its catch is rain: it averages 13 rain days, compared with April's 9. Choose April if cooler weather is acceptable; choose May for warmer afternoons, but keep a waterproof jacket handy.

Summer: the strongest choice for warmth, not guaranteed dryness

June offers warm days around 22°C without the higher average temperatures of July and August, which both round to 25°C. August is marginally the hottest month, while July has the most sunshine, averaging 7 hours daily. This is the best season for travellers who want to spend plenty of time outdoors without relying on a heavy coat. Light clothes should work for daytime walks, with a layer for evenings as average nights range from 13°C in June to 15°C later in summer. Keep rain protection close: July is the wettest month, and summer averages 11 to 12 rain days per month.

Autumn and winter: September stands apart

September is the clearest choice for mild autumn weather, with days around 20°C and nights of 11°C. October drops to 14°C by day, so layers become more useful, especially when you stop walking. By November, an 8°C daytime average and just 2 hours of sunshine make a trip built around long outdoor days less appealing. December and January are colder still, with daytime averages of 4°C and 3°C and nights below freezing. February improves slightly to 5°C by day, but nights remain at -2°C. Pack a warm coat, gloves and footwear suitable for wet conditions throughout winter. February is the driest month, but that does not make it warm or rain-free; it suits travellers who prioritise lower rainfall over comfortable outdoor temperatures.