Monthly climate guide
Prague weather in January
With highs near 2°C (35°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F), January feels freezing in Prague. Rainfall averages about 43 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and 2°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Pack for frost — nights average -4°C in January.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- January brings mid-winter to Prague.
January is typically Prague's coolest month.
Avg high
2°C
35°F
Avg low
-4°C
25°F
Rainfall
43 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
92%
relative
Sky
86%
cloud · often cloudy
Prague weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -4°C / 25°F | 43 mm | 92% | 86% |
| February | 4°C / 39°F | -4°C / 25°F | 30 mm | 88% | 78% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | -1°C / 31°F | 35 mm | 82% | 69% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 38°F | 36 mm | 75% | 65% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 69 mm | 72% | 68% |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 84 mm | 68% | 68% |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 58°F | 75 mm | 63% | 68% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 14°C / 57°F | 74 mm | 64% | 62% |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 49°F | 50 mm | 71% | 64% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 5°C / 41°F | 55 mm | 82% | 72% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 37 mm | 90% | 79% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -2°C / 29°F | 39 mm | 92% | 83% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Prague?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Prague →Other Czech Republic cities in January
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Prague in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Prague?
January is cool in Prague, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Prague in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (35°F) and average lows about -4°C (25°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in January?
Prague typically gets around 43 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Prague (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.