Prague, Czech Republic

Best Time to Visit Prague

The best time to visit Prague is April to May, September to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, some rain

Averages 10°C (49°F) with 40 mm of rain over the month.

4 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Prague in April to May, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $108, and daily spend is $25–$80 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 1°C (34°F) with 37 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 2°C (36°F) with 35 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 5°C (41°F) with 39 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 10°C (49°F) with 40 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 68 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 19°C (67°F) with 74 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Warm, some rain. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 63 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, some rain. Averages 20°C (69°F) with 79 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 52 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Cool, some rain. Averages 11°C (52°F) with 52 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cold, some rain. Averages 6°C (42°F) with 43 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 3°C (37°F) with 46 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Prague

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Prague is warmest in July (21°C / 70°F) and coolest in January (1°C / 34°F). August is the wettest month at 79 mm of rain, and February the driest at 35 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Prague
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan1°C 34°F37 mm
Feb2°C 36°F35 mm
Mar5°C 41°F39 mm
Apr10°C 49°F40 mm
May14°C 58°F68 mm
Jun19°C 67°F74 mm
Jul21°C 70°F63 mm
Aug20°C 69°F79 mm
Sep16°C 61°F52 mm
Oct11°C 52°F52 mm
Nov6°C 42°F43 mm
Dec3°C 37°F46 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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