Prague at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 614 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 202 m
Climate in Prague
Prague has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Prague is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
What is the weather like in Prague in October?
In October, Prague is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prague.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:22 – 18:13
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Prague
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %59 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Prague
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Prague, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Prague: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Prague has about 10 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 3° | −3° | 2.6 h | 10 | 38 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 5° | −2° | 3.7 h | 9 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 9° | 1° | 4.9 h | 10 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 15° | 4° | 6.8 h | 9 | 35 |
| MayMay | 76 | 19° | 9° | 7.0 h | 12 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 23° | 13° | 7.7 h | 11 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 25° | 15° | 7.6 h | 13 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 25° | 15° | 7.3 h | 11 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 20° | 11° | 5.6 h | 9 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 14° | 7° | 3.9 h | 10 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 8° | 2° | 2.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 4° | −1° | 2.5 h | 9 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Prague
The best time to visit Prague is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is July with 76 mm.
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Prague month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January3° · 3 h
In January, Prague is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in January22February5° · 4 h
In February, Prague is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in February31March9° · 5 h
In March, Prague is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in March66April15° · 7 h
In April, Prague is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in April76May19° · 7 h
In May, Prague is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in May80June23° · 8 h
In June, Prague is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in June76July25° · 8 h
In July, Prague is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in July80August25° · 7 h
In August, Prague is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in August78September20° · 6 h
In September, Prague is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in September52October14° · 4 h
In October, Prague is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in October19November8° · 2 h
In November, Prague is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prague.
Prague in November18December4° · 3 h
In December, Prague is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prague.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Prague
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time to visit Prague is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Prague?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Prague?
Rain is most frequent in May and in July; the wettest month is July with 76 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Prague get?
Prague gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in November there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Prague in?
Prague uses the time zone Europe/Prague: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Prague?
A nonstop flight from London to Prague takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
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