Prague · WinterMonth summary
Prague weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Prague in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Prague in January: 37% rain, 4.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Prague in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Prague is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (4.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 37% | 1.3 | 4.0h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 7°C | 35% | 1.5 | 6.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 31% | 1.1 | 8.3h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 15°C | 31% | 1.4 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 20°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 25°C | 38% | 2.4 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 26°C | 34% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 28% | 2.1 | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 1.7 | 7.2h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 2°C | 8°C | 32% | 1.4 | 4.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 0°C | 4°C | 33% | 1.5 | 3.4h | 3.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Prague averages 3°C, 37% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +22°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Prague in January
Is January a good time to visit Prague?
January is not recommended for Prague (score 3.0/10). With 37% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine, consider June (8.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Prague in January?
It's cool with 3°C daytime and -1°C at night. 4.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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