Weather in Prague in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Prague and ranks 132nd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Prague is 2.9°C cooler by day and 4.1°C cooler at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Prague peaks at 5.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 11.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average -2.1°C; one night in ten drops to -9.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 17.0°C (2008-02-24) and the coldest night -19.6°C (2012-02-12).

Rain in February

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 33 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2020 with 86 mm, the driest 2015 with 5 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 3.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.8 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:15 and sets about 17:18 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 70%.

Is February a good time to visit Prague?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Prague on our scoring are August, July, June.

Plan for cold evenings, not just cool afternoons

The daytime average can sound manageable, but the drop after dark makes a warm coat useful throughout your trip. Pack layers, gloves, a scarf and comfortable closed shoes rather than relying on a light jacket. Milder days can reach 11°C or more, so layers give you flexibility without assuming spring weather. The catch is the colder end of the range: the coldest 10% of nights reach -9°C or below. That makes lengthy evening walks less appealing unless you are well wrapped up. February is a reasonable fit for travellers who can alternate outdoor time with indoor stops, rather than stay outside all day.

Keep outdoor plans flexible

With about 8 rainy days, February calls for a waterproof outer layer and plans you can rearrange. Rain need not dominate the trip, but you should not build every day around staying dry outdoors. Sunshine averages about 3 hours within roughly 9.8 hours of daylight, so daylight is not the same as clear skies. Use brighter spells for walking and leave room for indoor breaks when conditions turn less inviting. Aim to do your longer outdoor stretches around midday, when temperatures are more likely to feel manageable than after dark. The main compromise is limited comfortable outdoor time, rather than rainfall alone.