When is the best time to go to Prague?

When is the best time to go to Prague? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Prague are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • January is the coldest month of the year
  • The rainiest months are May, June and July


Annual weather in Prague

Infographic of the best times to visit Prague
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Weather details in Prague month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Prague for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Prague

Prague enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Prague is 58°F (ranging from 36°F in january to 77°F in august). Annual rainfall is 45in, with a minimum of 2.1in in february and a maximum of 6.5in in july.
  • Between january and march the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 49°F in average and it rains about 2.4in each month.
  • Between april and may the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 32% of the time in may.
  • From june to september the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 59°F and it rains about 3.2in each month.
  • In october the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 14% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 54°F and it rains about 2.7in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Prague

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Prague: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Prague

Find out when Prague has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Prague

  • Very low season in Prague
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Prague
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: November.
  • High season in Prague
    The number of visitors to Prague is high in: April, June, September and October.
  • Peak season in Prague
    The largest number of tourists visiting Prague is during: May, July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Prague month by month



Best time for low prices in Prague

Average prices of hotels in Prague month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Prague. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Prague

A return flight between London and Prague is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 62 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 81 more for your airline ticket to Prague if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Prague

On average, it costs $ 132 per day to hire a car in Prague. This price varies by $ 77 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 96 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in october is $ 173.

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