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Prague

Czech Republic

Local time03:20 Sunrise07:30 Sunset18:03 Elevation235 m
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Weather

When is the best time to visit Prague?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

-5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° 3° -2° Jan 5° -2° Feb 10° 1° Mar 16° 5° Apr 21° 9° May 24° 13° Jun 26° 15° Jul 26° 14° Aug 21° 10° Sep 14° 6° Oct 8° 2° Nov 4° -1° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

25 Jan 22 Feb 31 Mar 27 Apr 67 May 78 Jun 75 Jul 76 Aug 42 Sep 36 Oct 30 Nov 28 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 26° July
Coldest month -2° January
Wettest month 78mm June
Rain per year 537mm
Rainy days per year 94
Sunshine hours per year 1,743

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Prahalibus weather station, 9 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Sunshine hours Daylight
January 3.1 °C -2.0 °C 25 mm 7.6 51 8.6 h
February 5.1 °C -1.5 °C 22 mm 6.0 82 10.1 h
March 9.7 °C 1.3 °C 31 mm 7.2 127 11.9 h
April 15.8 °C 5.0 °C 27 mm 6.4 191 13.8 h
May 20.5 °C 9.3 °C 67 mm 9.4 222 15.4 h
June 23.9 °C 12.9 °C 78 mm 10.0 230 16.4 h
July 26.1 °C 14.6 °C 75 mm 9.5 241 16.0 h
August 26.1 °C 14.2 °C 76 mm 8.9 230 14.5 h
September 20.5 °C 10.3 °C 42 mm 7.6 165 12.6 h
October 14.3 °C 6.2 °C 36 mm 7.0 108 10.8 h
November 7.8 °C 2.4 °C 30 mm 7.1 52 9.1 h
December 3.9 °C -0.8 °C 28 mm 7.0 44 8.1 h
For your trip

Plan your trip to Prague

Tours in Prague Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead. See tours

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What to pack

What to wear in Prague

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day14 °C Night6 °C Rain36 mm

October in Prague: cool, with highs of 14 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

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    Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
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    Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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    Jacket Warm jacket
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    Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Prague

  • Its climate is very close to that of Berlin (Germany) all year round.
  • The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
  • The seasons are very marked: the average high goes from 3° in January to 26° in July.
  • In 3 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
  • In June the sun sets as late as 21:13; in December, at 16:00.
Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Prague

Researched in October 2026
  • Bohemian garnet jewelryCzech garnet is traditional; ask for a certificate of authenticity.
    WhereSpecialist jewelers in the Old Town
    US$ 65–650
    from simple earrings to elaborate necklace

    Sources: prague.org · guide-prague.org

  • Bohemian crystalBohemian glass is famous worldwide.
    WhereSpecialist shops downtown
    No reliable price data

    Sources: prague.org · planetware.com

  • Wooden toys and marionettesWooden toys and marionettes are traditional Czech crafts.
    WhereHavelská market and downtown toy shops
    No reliable price data

    Sources: prague.org · guide-prague.org

  • BecherovkaHerbal liqueur made in Karlovy Vary since 1807.
    WhereSupermarkets
    US$ 9–12
    bottle

    Sources: prague.org · guide-prague.org

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.

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