Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Prague
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Prague are September, June, August — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Prague (202 m elevation).
Month by month
Prague weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5°C / 40°F | 9.7 | 10 | |
| February | 7.4°C / 45°F | 11.5 | 17 | |
| March | 10.7°C / 51°F | 7.5 | 33 | Shoulder |
| April | 14.3°C / 58°F | 8.8 | 52 | |
| May | 19.3°C / 67°F | 10.3 | 73 | |
| June | 24.5°C / 76°F | 10.2 | 79 | Best |
| July | 26°C / 79°F | 10.2 | 75 | Shoulder |
| August | 25.3°C / 78°F | 10.8 | 76 | Best |
| September | 21.4°C / 71°F | 7.3 | 84 | Best |
| October | 15.9°C / 61°F | 9.2 | 60 | |
| November | 8.1°C / 47°F | 8 | 21 | |
| December | 4.7°C / 40°F | 9.8 | 10 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Prague month by month
Prague's comfort score peaks in September at 84.1, with an average high of 21.4°C and 7.3 wet days, just ahead of June's 78.5 and August's 75.9. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans April through June, September, October, and December — including December despite its comfort score of just 10.2, only just above January's year-low of 9.7. February brings the year's heaviest rainfall at 11.5 wet days, though cold temperatures keep its comfort score to just 17.1. Winter (December–February) overall sees highs of 4.5–7.4°C and comfort scores of 9.7–17.1.
FAQ
Prague timing questions
What is the best month to visit Prague?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, June, and August, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, October, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Prague?
July, with an average daily high of 26°C (79°F).
What is the rainiest month in Prague?
February, averaging 11.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Prague?
July and March — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
Why does Prague's editorial pick include December if it's one of the coldest months?
December scores just 10.2 on comfort, only slightly above January's year-low of 9.7, but RouteVerdict's editorial pick still includes it alongside April through June, September, and October.
What is Prague's wettest month?
February, averaging 11.5 wet days — more than any other month — though its comfort score stays low at 17.1 due to the cold.