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Prague in January
Prague weather in January - Czech Republic
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Prague Weather in January

Plan your January trip to Prague, Czech Republic. Based on 30 years of NASA data, expect temperatures of 3°C (high) to -2°C (low), with 18% rain probability and 8 hours of daily sunshine. Great conditions with only 5 rainy days expected.

Avg High
3°C

Hottest around day 2

Avg Low
-2°C

Coolest around day 21

Rainy Days
5days

18% avg rain chance

Sunshine
8hrs/day

Winter season

Prague January Weather Calendar

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Day 1
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C16%
Day 2
cloudy
Cloudy
4°C21%
Day 3
cloudy
Cloudy
4°C26%
Day 4
cloudy
Cloudy
4°C31%
Day 5
cloudy
Cloudy
4°C31%
Day 6
cloudy
Cloudy
4°C31%
Day 7
cloudy
Cloudy
3°C28%
Day 8
cloudy
Cloudy
3°C23%
Day 9
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C20%
Day 10
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C19%
Day 11
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C18%
Day 12
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C15%
Day 13
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C14%
Day 14
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C11%
Day 15
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 16
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 17
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 18
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C13%
Day 19
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C18%
Day 20
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C19%
Day 21
extreme-cold
Cold
2°C17%
Day 22
extreme-cold
Cold
2°C17%
Day 23
extreme-cold
Cold
2°C16%
Day 24
extreme-cold
Cold
2°C12%
Day 25
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C11%
Day 26
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 27
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 28
extreme-cold
Cold
3°C12%
Day 29
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C13%
Day 30
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C15%
Day 31
extreme-cold
Cold
4°C16%

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Well Connected
62/ 100
Traffic Index

Popular destination

Peak Daily Arrivals

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Peak

Sep

Low

Oct

Monthly Traffic Distribution

130
Jan
166
Feb
173
Mar
168
Apr
188
May
324
Jun
285
Jul
315
Aug
336
Sep
98
Oct
227
Nov
300
Dec
Traffic Level
Low Season

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Is January a Good Time to Visit Prague?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip
Short Answer

Bundle up for Prague in January: temperatures hover around 3°C during the day and drop to -2°C at night. Just 18% rain probability but bring winter layers.

Decision Factors

Cold weather expected

3.2°C average highs

Very high humidity

81% average humidity

Shoulder season - balanced conditions

39% of peak - good value with moderate crowds

Good For

  • 🏛️
    Cultural tourists

    Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites

  • 💼
    Business travelers

    Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

  • 👴
    Elderly travelers

    81% humidity creates difficult conditions

  • 💑
    Honeymoon couples

    Wedding score only 32/100 - better months available

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Confidence: 90%

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Prague in January averages 3°C with 18% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Prague in January

What are the temperatures in Prague in January?

Daytime highs average 3°C, nights drop to -2°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Prague in January?

Expect around 5 days with measurable rainfall. Rain is unlikely to disrupt plans.

What to wear in Prague in January?

Warm winter clothing: insulated jacket, boots, gloves.

Is January peak season in Prague?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.