Is January a good time to visit Prague?

No — January is not among the recommended months for Prague (Score: 26/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider July and August.

How warm is it in Prague in January?

In January, Prague sees daily highs of 2°C. Nights cool to -3°C, with a daily average of 0°C.

How much rain falls in Prague in January?

In January, Prague receives an average of 41 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.

How many sunshine hours does Prague get in January?

Prague averages 2 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.

Prague · January

Low season

Czech Republic · Europe

Climate Overview

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
MAX🌡MAX	3°	4°	9°	15°	19°	23°	25°	25°	20°	14°	7°	4°
MIN🌡MIN	-2°	-2°	1°	5°	9°	13°	14°	14°	11°	6°	2°	-1°
☀️Sunshine	2h UV 2	4h UV 3	5h UV 5	7h UV 6	7h UV 7	8h UV 7	8h UV 7	7h UV 6	6h UV 5	4h UV 3	2h UV 2	2h UV 1
🌧Rain Days	4d41mm	3d36mm	4d25mm	4d29mm	7d63mm	8d74mm	7d72mm	8d78mm	4d39mm	5d35mm	4d26mm	4d31mm

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Deep off-season — very low prices, but weather conditions are suboptimal.

January is the coldest winter month in Prague — with highs of only 2°C, it holds little appeal for sun-seekers. Better travel in July and August.

Temperatures reach a maximum of 2°C during the day and drop to -3°C at night — warm layers recommended. With 2 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (41 mm), this is one of the cloudier months.

Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.

Packing list for Prague in January

Winterjacke
Thermokleidung und warme Lagen
Mütze, Schal und Handschuhe
Warme, wasserfeste Schuhe
Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
Reiseapotheke

Frequently Asked Questions

Is January a good time to visit Prague?: No — January is not among the recommended months for Prague (Score: 26/100). Climate conditions are unfavourable. For better conditions, consider July and August.
How warm is it in Prague in January?: In January, Prague sees daily highs of 2°C. Nights cool to -3°C, with a daily average of 0°C.
How much rain falls in Prague in January?: In January, Prague receives an average of 41 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
How many sunshine hours does Prague get in January?: Prague averages 2 sunshine hours per day in January — below the annual average.