Prague Holiday Weather Overview
Prague is the largest and capital city in the Czech Republic and is also the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague can be found on the banks of the Vltava River in the north-west of the country.
Prague was once the seat of two of the Holy Roman Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and it was an important city in the Hasburg Monarchy when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. At the end of World War I, Prague became the capital of Czechoslovakia.
Best food and places to eat in Prague
Prague has some wonderful restaurants to choose from that include the Terasa uZlate Studne that serves high quality local cuisine alongside French dishes in a beautiful environment. The menu is quite pricy with meals costing between £60 and £90 per person.
For a slightly cheaper dining experience but still a fine dining one there is the Bellevue that offers an international menu with prices ranging between £42 and £60 per person.
Other dining options in Prague include Tempo Allegro which is a charming tapas restaurant and wine bar, U Kroka which is a restaurant serving Czech cuisine at very reasonable prices as does the Hemingway Bar.
You may also want to try sampling the cuisine at the Alcron, Zdenek’s Oyster Bar, the Tavern and George Prime Steak.
Top hotels in Prague
There is plenty of accommodation to choose from when visiting Prague so depending on whether you prefer the privacy and independence that comes from a private rental, the local colour that comes from staying in a bed and breakfast or the luxury of being waited on hand and foot in a hotel, you are sure to find something to suit your taste.
For those who enjoy staying in hotels there is the Hotel Residence Agnes, the Golden Well, the Aparthotel City 5, the Hotel Pod Vezi, the Aria Hotel, the Hotel General, the Prague City Apartments Residence Karolina, the Hotel 16 and the Alchymist Prague Castle Suites.
If you prefer the convenience and local connection of hostels and bed and breakfasts then there are places like the Lida Guest House, B&B U Oty, Residence Jecna, the Charles Bridge Residence, B&B U Zeleneho Vence and the Royal Boutique Residence that will more than satisfy any criteria you may have.
Things to do and see in Prague
There is lots to do in Prague that is unique to the city that include MindMaze, TRAP Prague, Prague Shooting Trips, the Cryptex Praha, the KGB Museum and the Shooting Range Prague.
If however you are looking for something that is a little more conventional in the sightseeing stakes then there are places such as the Kampa Park, the Veletrzni Palace, the Estates’ Theater, the Rudolfinum, the Church of St. Nicholas, the Prague Castle, the Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, the National Theater, the Municipal House Hall and many others that will keep you entertained for hours.
When is the best month to visit Prague?
The best time to visit Prague is during the summer months as the temperatures are at their best even though there is a higher level of rainfall than at any other time of year. Christmas in Prague is also something that is popular amongst tourists as the Christmas Market is something not to be missed.
Climate in Prague
Prague has a marine west coast climate and as such experiences rain all year round. Prague also experiences four distinct seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Though there is a difference between the amount of rainfall for each month on average, the number of days that it rains per month is fairly consistent with around 12 days experiencing rain every month.
Summer in Prague
Summer comes to Prague in June and ends in August. The average temperature high ranges between 20 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius with night time lows that average between 10 and 11 degrees Celsius. The summer months may be the hottest months in Prague but they are also the wettest months with between 60mm and 80mm of rain falling each month during the summer.
Autumn in Prague
Prague experiences autumn during September, October and November. The temperatures drop away quickly from the summer highs to 19 degrees Celsius average high in September to an average high of 7 degrees Celsius during November. The rain experienced in the summer drops to around half with roughly 40mm of rain falling in each of the autumn months on average.
Winter in Prague
December, January and February are the winter months in Prague. The temperatures drop to their coldest point at this time and during January they are at their lowest. The temperatures range from an average high of 2 degrees Celsius to 0 degrees Celsius and temperatures can drop down to as low as -5 degrees Celsius on average during January. Rain fall is at its lowest during the winter months with around 25mm of rain falling in each month of winter.
Spring in Prague
Spring tends to come to Prague between March and May. The temperatures rise rapidly from the winter lows as spring pass with an average high of 7 degrees Celsius in March to a high of 18 degrees Celsius in May. The nights still remain fairly cool though with the temperature ranging between an average low of -1 degree Celsius in March to 8 degrees Celsius in May. The rain in March and April stays between 20mm and 40mm on average but in May the rains peak with around 80mm of rain falling making it the wettest month of the year in Prague.
What to pack and wear in Prague?
Wet weather clothing such as coats, ponchos and umbrellas are essential to pack for a visit to Prague along with long clothing. In the summer months you will only need light layers, the rest of the year warmer clothing is necessary, especially during the night.
Best months to visit Prague?
August and June are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Prague. The weather averages gathered from Prague weather forecast and Prague weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 208.5333 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Prague?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around -3°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Prague?
June and August receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 109.07mm.
Travelling to Prague? Check out our Weather averages of Prague to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Prague section.