Your October weather guide
CoolWeather in Prague in October
Prague in October is a good fit for a city break if you are happy with cool weather, but not if warmth is the reason for going. Average daytime highs are around 14°C, nights fall to about 7°C, and there are roughly 10 rainy days. Think layers, a waterproof jacket and flexible outdoor plans. For a UK traveller, the daytime temperature will feel broadly familiar, though evenings need warmer clothing.
Long-term climate averages for Prague, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Prague, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Prague.
- Average daytime high
- 14.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 6.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 1°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -0.5°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 3.4h
- 33% of 10.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 44 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 25.7°C
- 2004-10-05
- Record low 1991-2020
- -7.2°C
- 2012-10-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h
- 1035 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How October compares
October is the 7th warmest month of the year in Prague and ranks 132nd of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Prague is 0.5°C cooler by day and 1.8°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Prague peaks at 14.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 1000 days top 25°C. Nights average 6.6°C; one night in ten drops to 1.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 25.7°C (2004-10-05) and the coldest night -7.2°C (2012-10-30).
Rain in October
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 44 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2020 with 94 mm, the driest 2010 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 79%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 3.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 18:12 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 68%.
Is October a good time to visit Prague?
October is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Prague on our scoring are August, July, June.
Pack for cold evenings, not just mild afternoons
The main catch is the gap between a comfortable afternoon and a chilly evening. A warmer spell can bring days reaching around 20°C, but that is a bonus rather than a sensible basis for packing. At the colder end, nights can fall to around 1°C or below, so bring a warm layer beneath your coat if you plan to stay out after dark. Layers let you adjust without dressing for winter throughout the day. October suits travellers who prefer walking in cool conditions to dealing with midday heat. It is less suitable if you want to spend long evenings sitting outdoors without wrapping up.
Allow for rain and limited sunshine
Rain needs room in your plans: about 10 days have measurable rainfall, so a waterproof outer layer and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible. That does not mean you should expect constant rain, but a tightly packed outdoor schedule leaves little flexibility when it turns wet. Sunshine averages about 3.4 hours within 10.4 hours of daylight, so do not assume a dry day will also be bright. Give outdoor time priority during daylight and keep indoor breaks flexible. The trip makes most sense if you are content with a mix of outdoor wandering and time out of the weather, rather than relying on sunny afternoons.
A little perspective
Prague through the year
October is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0°C | -2.4°C | 2.2 | 37 | 10 | 0% |
| February | 5.0°C | -2.1°C | 3.0 | 33 | 8 | 0% |
| March | 9.3°C | 0.7°C | 3.9 | 43 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 14.8°C | 4.4°C | 5.7 | 38 | 9 | 1% |
| May | 19.2°C | 9.2°C | 6.0 | 67 | 13 | 11% |
| Junebest | 22.5°C | 13.0°C | 6.5 | 77 | 12 | 31% |
| Julybest | 24.6°C | 15.1°C | 6.9 | 82 | 13 | 45% |
| Augustbest | 24.8°C | 15.0°C | 6.5 | 73 | 11 | 47% |
| September | 19.7°C | 10.9°C | 5.0 | 57 | 9 | 12% |
| OctoberSelected | 14.1°C | 6.6°C | 3.4 | 44 | 10 | 0% |
| November | 8.0°C | 2.3°C | 2.1 | 40 | 9 | 0% |
| December | 4.0°C | -1.1°C | 2.0 | 41 | 10 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
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A little more detail
Prague in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Prague hot in October?
Prague is cool in October: the average daytime high is 14.1°C and nights average 6.6°C. Roughly 1 in 1000 October days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Prague in October?
Prague sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 44 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2020 (94 mm) and the driest was 2010 (10 mm).
How sunny is Prague in October?
Prague gets around 3.4 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 10.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Prague compare with the UK in October?
Prague is on average 0.5°C cooler than London by day in October (14.1°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Prague?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Prague reached 25.7°C on 2004-10-05, and the coldest night dropped to -7.2°C on 2012-10-30.
Is Prague colder than London in October?
Daytime temperatures are very similar: Prague averages 14.1°C against London's 14.6°C. The difference is small enough that daytime warmth alone should not decide the trip. Prague's average night low is 6.6°C, so pack for chilly evenings.
Should I choose October or go in summer?
Choose October if cool conditions suit you and you can work around rain and limited sunshine. If warmer weather is central to the holiday, June, July and August are better choices. October is not a reliable option for warmth.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Prague. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C