Prague weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Prague: highs of 1°C (34°F) and about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average -5°C (22°F) and cloud cover 83% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 3°C (37°F) and 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Prague?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Prague. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 42 mm (1.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Prague in January?
Days average 1°C (34°F) and nights -5°C (22°F).
Prague weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 42 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| February | 3°C (37°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 32 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| March | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 39 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| April | 14°C (58°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 36 mm | 64% | fair |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 69 mm | 68% | best |
| June | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm | 68% | best |
| July | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 79 mm | 67% | best |
| August | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 81 mm | 63% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 53 mm | 64% | best |
| October | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm | 72% | fair |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 43 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| December | 2°C (36°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 41 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months