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JANUARY

Temperature

On average, January is the coldest month of the year for Prague, Czech Republic. During this month, the average temperature starts off at -1.5°C, created by highs of 1°C during the daytime and lows of -4°C after dark. This figure rises up to 1°C by the end of the month, created by highs of 2°C during the daytime and lows of -4°C after dark, making the end of the month the best time to go if you want to visit Prague when temperatures are at their highest. Although it only occurs on an average of once every ten days, temperatures have been known to rise above 8°C and fall below -12°C in Prague in January. The hottest temperature ever recorded in the city during this month is 16°C, whilst the coldest temperature ever registered here at this time of year is -20°C. If you hate the cold weather and want to visit Prague when temperatures are at their highest, forget about going in January and plan your trip for August instead, which is usually the hottest month of the year for the city.

Average Daylight Hours

Over the course of January, the length of the day is increasing, with a difference of 1:05 hours of daylight between the start and the end of the month. The shortest day is January 2nd with 8:10 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is January 31st with 9:15 hours of daylight.

Average Sunshine Hours and Visibility

During this month, Prague enjoys an average of three hours of sunshine every day, alongside median cloud coverage of 89% (mostly cloudy). Cloud cover decreases as the month progresses, starting off at 90% on January 1st and falling down to 87% by January 31st.On an average day, the sky is clear/mostly clear 22% of the time, partly cloudy 17% and mostly cloudy/overcast 58%. The city is also affected by fog on an average of seven days across the month.

Rain

The average monthly precipitation for the city at this time of year is 20mm/1 inch which is divided between 15 rainy days and 11 snowy days. The probability of rainfall making an appearance throughout January is 69%, with the most likely time being January 4th when it occurs on 70% of days and the least likely time being January 31st when it occurs on 67% of days.

Snow

The probability of snowfall making an appearance during January is around 44%, starting off at 42% on January 1st and peaking at 45% daily between January 11th and January 24th. This makes the third and fourth weeks of January the best time to visit Prague if you want to catch the snow.The most common forms of precipitation you can expect to experience in Prague in January are moderate snow (which falls on 49% of days with precipitation), moderate rain (24%) and light snow (11%).With such cold temperatures and high probability of rainfall, you'll need to take plenty of waterproof winter clothing with you, such as coats, hats, scarves and gloves, to ensure you stay warm during your holiday in Prague in January.

Humidity

Due to the high amount of precipitation, the average humidity for Prague in January is also high at 85%. The relative humidity for the month ranges between 73% (humid) and 96% (very humid), rarely dropping below 58% (mildly humid) or reaching as high as 100% (very humid).The air is driest around January 31st, when the relative humidity falls below 81% (humid) three days out of four whilst it's at its most humid around January 15th, when it rises above 93% (very humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Over the course of January, usual wind speeds range between 1 m/s (light air) and 7 m/s (moderate breeze), rarely rising above 14 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 5 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around January 29th, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s, whilst the lowest average wind speed of 5 m/s happens around January 15th, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s.

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FEBRUARY

Temperature

After a freezing cold January – the coldest month of the year for Prague, Czech Republic – things start to warm up in February. During this month, the average temperature for the city begins at -1°C, created by highs of 2°C during the daytime and lows of -4°C after dark. This rises up to 1.5°C by the end of the month, created by highs of 5°C during the daytime and lows of -2°C after dark, which makes the final week of February the best time to visit Prague if you want to go when temperatures are at their highest. Even though it only occurs on an average of once every ten days, temperatures can sometimes rise above 11°C and drop below -12°C in Prague in February. The highest temperature ever recorded in the city during this month is 19°C, whilst the lowest temperature ever registered here at this time if -20°C. If you can't stand cold weather and want to visit the city when it's warmest, forget about going in February and plan your holiday for August instead, when temperatures are usually at their highest.

Average Daylight Hours

During an average February the length of the day is quickly increasing, with a difference of 1:38 hours of daylight between the beginning and the end of the month. The shortest day is February 1st with 9:18 hours of daylight, whilst the longest day is February 28th/29th with 10:56 hours of daylight.

Average Sunshine Hours and Visibility

At this time of year, Prague enjoys an average of four hours of sunshine each day, along with median cloud coverage of 83% (partly cloudy). Cloud cover decreases as the month develops, starting off at 86% on February 1st and falling down to 80% by February 28th/29th. On an average day, the sky is clear/mostly clear 25% of the time, partly cloudy 18% and mostly cloudy/overcast 52%. The city is also subject to fog on an average of three days across the month.

Rain

The average monthly precipitation for the city in February is 20mm/1 inch which is spread out between 12 rainy days and 11 snowy days. The likelihood of rainfall making an appearance across the month is 65%, with the most probable day being February 1st when it occurs on 67% of days and the least probable day being February 28th/29th, when it falls on 63% of days.

Snow

The likelihood of snowfall making an appearance in February is 39%, starting off at 43% on February 1st and dropping down to 35% by February 28th/29th. This makes the first week of February the best time to visit Prague if you want to catch the snow. The most common types of precipitation you can expect to see in Prague in February are moderate snow (which falls on 49% of days with precipitation), moderate rain (25%) and light snow (10%). With temperatures as cold as this and the probability of rainfall so high, you'll need to pack lots of waterproof winter clothing, including hats, scarves, gloves and coats, to make sure you keep warm during your February holiday in Prague.

Humidity

At an average of 81%, the relative humidity for Prague in February is high. During this month, the relative humidity typically varies between 64% (mildly humid) and 95% (very humid), rarely falling below 46% (comfortable) or reaching as high as 100% (very humid). The air is driest around February 28th/29th, when the relative humidity falls below 74% (humid) three days out of four, whilst it's at its most humid around February 13th, when it rises above 93% (very humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Over the course of the month, normal wind speeds range between 1 m/s (light air) and 7 m/s (moderate breeze), rarely going above 13 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 5 m/s (gentle breeze) occurs around February 1st, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s, whilst the lowest average wind speed of 4 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around February 19th, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s.

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NOVEMBER

Temperature

At this time of year, the average temperature for the city starts off at 5.5°C, created by highs of 9°C during the daytime and lows of 2°C after dark. This drops down to 1°C by the end of the month, created by highs of 3°C during the daytime and lows of -1°C after dark, making the first week of November the best time to holiday in Prague if you want to go when the city is warmest. Even though it only happens on an average of 10% of days, temperatures have been known to rise above 14°C and drop below -7°C in Prague in November. The hottest temperature ever registered in the city during this month is 17°C, whilst the coldest temperature ever recorded here at this time of year is -14°C. Over the course of November, the length of the day in Prague is decreasing, with a difference of 1:20 hours between the beginning and the end of the month. November 1st is the longest day with 9:45 hours of daylight, whilst November 30th is the shortest day with 8:25 hours of daylight.

Sunshine Hours

During this month, Prague enjoys an average of four hours of sunshine each day – that's two hours less every day than in October – alongside median cloud coverage of 87% (mostly cloudy). Cloud coverage starts off at 83% on November 1st and gradually rises up to 91% by November 30th.  On an average day, the sky is clear/mostly clear 22% of the time, partly cloudy 17% and mostly cloudy/overcast 57%. The average monthly precipitation for Prague in November is 30mm/1 inch – that's lightly more than the previous month – which is divided between 17 rainy days and six snowy days.

Rainfall

The likelihood of rainfall making an appearance during this month averages at 62%, increasing as the month develops. November 30th is the day which will most likely see precipitation, when it falls on 67% of days, whilst November 1st is the day which will least likely see precipitation, when it falls on 59% of days. The most common forms of precipitation you can expect to see in Prague in November are moderate rain (which occurs on 46% of days with rainfall), moderate snow (25%) and light rain (14%). With cold temperatures like these, you'll need to take a lot of winter clothing – such as coats, jumpers, hats, scarves and gloves – with you to make sure you keep warm during your November holiday in Prague. Since you're almost guaranteed to see some rainfall, it's also worth packing an umbrella or some waterproof clothing, too. If you hate cold temperatures, forget about visiting Prague in November and plan your holiday for August instead, when the city experiences its warmest weather.

Snowfall

The probability of snowfall making an appearance during this month averages at around 21%, starting off at 12% on November 1st and rising up to 30% by November 30th. This makes the final week of November the best time to travel to Prague if you want to experience the city in the snow. However, because the odds of snowfall are fairly low during this month compared to others, if you really want to see the snow, you're best off delaying your Prague holiday until December or January – these months are when the city gets most of its snowfall.

Humidity

At 88% – that's higher than the previous month – the average humidity for Prague in November is high, compared to the drier summer months, such as June and July. During November, the relative humidity for the city fluctuates between 70% (humid) and 96% (very humid), rarely falling below 54% (mildly humid) or reaching as high as 100% (very humid). The air is often at its driest around November 1st, when the relative humidity falls below 80% (humid) free days out of four, whilst it's at its most humid around November 18th, when it rises above 94% (very humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Across the month, typical wind speeds range between 1 m/s (light air) and 7 m/s (moderate breeze), rarely rising above 12 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 4 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around November 27th, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s, whilst the lowest average wind speed of 4 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around November 1st, when the average daily maximum is 6 m/s (moderate breeze).

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DECEMBER

Temperature

Although, it only happens once every ten days, temperatures have been known to rise above 9°C and fall below -11°C in Prague in December. The highest temperature ever recorded in the city at this time of year is 19°C, whilst the coldest temperature ever registered here during this month is -20°C. Over the course of an average December, the length of the day in Prague is essentially constant, with a small difference of 20 minutes between the start and the end of the month. December 1st is the longest day of the month with 8:23 hours of daylight, whilst December 21st is the shortest day of the month with 8:03 hours of daylight.

Sunshine Hours

At this time of year, Prague enjoys an average of four hours of sunshine every day – that's the same as in November – along with median cloud coverage of 91% (mostly cloudy) which hardly varies at all. Cloud coverage starts off at 91% on December 1st and drops down to 90% by December 31st. On an average day, the sky is clear/mostly clear 19% of the time, partly cloudy 16% and mostly cloudy/overcast 61%. The average monthly precipitation for Prague in December is 20mm/1 inch – that's 1/3 less than the previous month – which is spread out between 12 rainy days and 11 snowy days. The probability of snowfall making an appearance during this month averages at 69% and hardly varies at all. December 1st is the day which is least likely to see rainfall, when it falls on 68% of days, whilst December 15th is the day most likely to see rainfall, when it falls on 71% of days.

Snowfall

The likelihood of snowfall making an appearance at this time of year averages at 36% and increases as the month develops. December 1st is the least likely day to see snow, when it falls on 30% of days, whilst December 31st is the most likely day to see snow, when it falls on 42% of days. This makes the final week of December the best time to visit the city if you want to catch the snow. The most common forms of precipitation you can expect to see during your December holiday in Prague are moderate snow (which falls on 42% of days with snowfall), moderate rain (30%) and light rain (10%). With temperatures as cold as these, you'll need to pack an abundance of winter clothing – including thick coats, scarves, gloves and hats – to make sure you stay warm during your holiday in Prague. If you hate cold temperatures and want to visit Prague when the city is warmest, forget about gong in December and plan your holiday for August instead, when the city enjoys its highest temperatures.

Humidity

At 81% – that's lower than the previous month – the average humidity for Prague in December is still high when you compare it to the drier summer months, such as June and July. During this month, the relative humidity for the city varies between 77% (humid) and 96% (very humid) rarely falling below 64% (mildly humid) or reaching as high as 100% (very humid). The air is most often at its driest around December 26th, when the relative humidity falls below 85% (humid) three days out of four, whilst it's at its most humid around December 1st, when it rises above 93% (very humid) three days out of four.

Wind

Across the month, typical wind speeds range between 1 m/s (light air) and 7 m/s (moderate breeze), rarely rising above 14 m/s (strong breeze). The highest average wind speed of 5 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around December 26th, , when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s, whilst the lowest average wind speed of 4 m/s (gentle breeze) happens around December 1st, when the average daily maximum is 7 m/s (moderate breeze).