Prague has a continental weather climate with hot summers and cold winters. Weather here is affected by weather patterns from both the east (Siberia) and west (Atlantic). Probably the best time to visit Prague is between May and September when weather is not too hot and not too cold and city is not overcrowded. It is not unusual during summer for temperatures to reach as high as 35C and in winter could be as cold as -15C.
Averages high temperatures from May to September are 22C and low 12C with average 7 of sunshine. Spring and summer are likely to be the sunniest hours months, the period between May and August is the rainiest. Snow is rare in Prague during winter. Rainfall is pretty much regular throughout the year, with just a tad more in spring and autumn and the very occasional summer thunderstorm. If you are planning to visit Prague in peak summer be prepared for crowded restaurants, hotels and a city full of tourists. But all seasons in Prague are beautiful, no mater what the weather is like. If you're coming from UK, the weather is quite similar so there should be no big change for you.
Temperatures and weather conditions
Prague - During hot spells
Seasons & Climate
Before you travel to Prague
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When it rains in Prague we have a couple of tips for you:
- A coffee house is always a good choice on a rainy day.
- See Josefov, the Jewish Quarter and Jewish museum.
- See Prague Castle complex.
- Visit shopping malls, especially Palác Flora or Nový Smichov.
- Visit one of many a multiplex cinema
Weather forecast for actual day, Czech Republic
