Prague Weather in January
Czechia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-4°C (25°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
RatingPoor 1.9/10
Expect cold days in Prague in January: the average high is 2°C (36°F) and the average low is -4°C (25°F). January is winter in Czechia. The month is fairly dry, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 8.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Prague?
January is not the best time to visit Prague (1.9/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -4°C (25°F) |
| Daily mean | -1°C (30°F) |
| Rainfall | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 86% |
| Daylight | 8.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Prague in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Prague weather in other months
Jan2°C / -4°C43 mmPoorFeb4°C / -3°C34 mmPoorMar9°C / 0°C37 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay19°C / 8°C74 mmGoodJun24°C / 13°C83 mmExcellentJul26°C / 15°C81 mmExcellentAug26°C / 14°C86 mmExcellentSep21°C / 10°C55 mmExcellentOct15°C / 6°C45 mmGoodNov8°C / 2°C41 mmFairDec4°C / -2°C44 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit PragueFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Vienna3°C · 44 mm
- Salzburg3°C · 91 mm
- Berlin3°C · 54 mm
- Bratislava3°C · 41 mm
- Munich2°C · 75 mm
- Innsbruck2°C · 81 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.