Climate in Prague — Annual Weather Overview
Prague has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 25.7°C) and the coolest is January (4.5°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.2°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 724mm. August is the wettest month at 110.5mm, while March averages just 36.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 14.2°C, 149mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.0°C, 279mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 15.2°C, 147mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 5.4°C, 149mm rain.
Prague — Monthly Temperatures
Prague — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Prague stays reasonable all year.
Prague weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5°C | -0.8°C | 38.2mm | 3.8h | 11 | 8/10 |
| February | 6.8°C | -0.4°C | 52.3mm | 6.0h | 13 | 10/10 |
| March | 10.0°C | 0.4°C | 36.2mm | 8.1h | 10 | 10/10 |
| April | 13.5°C | 3.1°C | 44.5mm | 9.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.0°C | 8.5°C | 67.9mm | 11.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.5°C | 14.1°C | 104.5mm | 12.1h | 12 | 9/10 |
| July | 25.7°C | 15.3°C | 63.7mm | 12.3h | 11 | 10/10 |
| August | 24.7°C | 15.3°C | 110.5mm | 10.2h | 14 | 9/10 |
| September | 21.3°C | 11.3°C | 43.9mm | 9.5h | 7 | 10/10 |
| October | 16.0°C | 7.4°C | 53.8mm | 6.8h | 11 | 10/10 |
| November | 8.3°C | 2.3°C | 49.6mm | 4.3h | 9 | 10/10 |
| December | 4.8°C | -0.3°C | 58.9mm | 3.3h | 12 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Prague have?
Prague has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 4.5°C in January to 25.7°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Prague?
July is the hottest month in Prague, with average highs of 25.7°C and lows of 15.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Prague?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 4.5°C and lows of -0.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Prague?
August is the wettest month, averaging 110.5mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Prague get per year?
Prague receives around 724mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (36.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time to visit Prague is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.