Magnificent Prague is the center of the political, economic and cultural life of the Czech Republic. It is one of the most popular cities with millions of tourists every year, topping many must-see lists. To get the most vivid impressions and memories of this beautiful European capital, it is imperative to take into account the climate of the region. Therefore, it becomes necessary to familiarize yourself with the features of the weather and climate in Prague by month.
What time of the year is it better to choose to visit Prague
According to the city residents themselves, there is never bad weather in Prague, and its climate is good for recreation at any time of the year. The main question is only what the tourist wants to see and what aspects of the Czech capital he would like to get acquainted with.
The most successful for visiting are the end of spring, the first and last months of summer and autumn, since the climate during these periods is pleasant and comfortable. During this time, you can arrange long walking excursions, visiting outstanding places.
General information about the climate of the Czech capital
The climate is influenced by the location of the city on the Vltava River and the peculiarities of the landscape - Prague is located mainly on hilly terrain. All this contributes to the fact that at any time of the year there are gusts of wind and high humidity.
The climate of Prague is considered mild, belongs to the moderate continental type. This means that winters are usually warm with little rainfall, while summers are moderately hot with frequent rains and thunderstorms.
Climate in the winter season
The winter climate is dry with no snowfall and moderately low air temperature, which ranges from minus 5-10 ° C. In winter, it is very windy in Prague, due to which there is a feeling that it is much colder outside than the thermometer indicates.
December weather
The first winter month has an average daytime temperature of + 4 ° С, at night the thermometer mark drops to 0 ° С. The amount of precipitation is small, on average 37.8 mm. Several rainy days can fall for a month.
December in Prague is cloudy and cloudy, sometimes sunny days. Despite the fact that the temperature is above freezing, it can be quite cold outside. This is due to strong, piercing winds, the speed of which is equal to 4.4 m / s.
January weather
The average air temperature in January varies from + 1 ° С during the day to -1.7 ° С at night. Occasionally frost hits, then the thermometer shows up to -10 ° C.
Cloudiness prevails, the sky is covered with gray clouds. In the middle of winter, there is little rainfall, the average is 37.8 mm. In the first half of the month, the weather can please with snow.
The wind is as strong as the December one. Its speed indicators are kept at a high level, reaching 4.3 m / s.
Weather in February
The last winter month is characterized by slightly more sunny days. According to statistical data obtained from Czech forecasters, during the day the air warms up to + 2-3 ° С of heat, at night the temperature drops to -2 ° С.
Precipitation in February is practically not observed, the average is 23.6 mm. This month is usually the driest of the year.
A strong wind of 3.8 m / s forces residents and visitors to the country to dress very warmly.
Climate in the spring season
Spring comes to Prague on schedule. As expected, already at the beginning of March it becomes noticeably warmer. This time of the year quickly takes over, everything is rapidly beginning to turn green and bloom. In the second part of spring, Prague is painted in bright colors, and the air is saturated with the delicate scent of numerous flowers.
Weather in March
The climate in March is characterized by rapid warming. During the first weeks, the daytime temperature reaches + 8 ° C. Sharp changes can be observed: daily increases up to + 14 ° С, followed by decreases at night to -6 ° С. Average temperature at night is + 2 ° С.
It rains and snows occasionally, and precipitation figures do not exceed 28.6 mm.
The wind speed is not much different from the previous months, but in March the wind is slightly stronger than in February. The average indicator is 3.9 m / s.
Weather in April
In the first half of April, the air warms up to + 18 ° C on average. The second half of the month is characterized by a higher temperature + 20 ° С, + 24 ° С. At night, the thermometer shows an average of + 5-10 ° C.
It is difficult to make an accurate forecast of the weather, as April is changeable and inconstant. The ratio of cloudy, cloudy and sunny days is the same.
The amount of precipitation increases to 46.1 mm. The wind strength gradually decreases to 3.7 m / s.
May weather
The last spring month in Prague is warm, calm and sunny. The average temperature during the day is + 20 ° С, at night + 12 ° С.
The sun peeps out much more often than in early spring. It often rains in May, and spring thunderstorms are not uncommon. The amount of precipitation rises rapidly to 73.5 mm, while the wind speed, on the contrary, decreases to 3.4 m / s.
Summer climate
Summer in Prague is sunny and moderately warm. There are practically no very hot days. The climate throughout the summer is characterized by rains, most of all precipitation falls in July. The wind speed is low in summer.
June weather
The average air temperature in the daytime is + 22 ° С. It is also warm at night, on average + 15 ° С. The maximum thermometer shows + 28 ° С, the minimum temperature is + 9 ° С.
A significant number of sunny days allows walking around Prague, visiting attractions and outdoor excursions.
The rainy season begins in June. The average precipitation is 72.3 mm. The wind speed this month is 3.1 m / s.
Weather in July
July is characterized by high daytime temperatures, which often reach + 30 ° С. In the daytime, the thermometer shows on average + 25 ° С, and at night + 16.4 ° С.
There are quite a lot of sunny days, but it can be cloudy and rainy. This month is leading in terms of precipitation amounting to 92.4 mm. Wind speed and strength are insignificant - 3.2 m / s.
Weather in August
August in Prague is very hot. The average temperature during the day is + 26.4 ° С, at night + 17 ° С. The thermometer regularly rises to + 31 ° C, then the heat subsides.
The end of summer is characterized by the greatest number of sunny days. The amount of precipitation is decreasing, but remains quite high - 71.4 mm. There are one or two rainy days per week.
The wind speed is the lowest among all indicators for the year, equal to 2.7 m / s.
Climate in the autumn season
The autumn climate is characterized by a lack of heat, a comfortable temperature and a small amount of precipitation. A visit to Prague in autumn is a great option for a trip that will be remembered for its beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views.
Weather in September
The August heat subsides at the very beginning of autumn. In September, temperatures are moderate, with an average of + 17 ° C during the day and + 11.3 ° C at night.
The "golden time" is still sunny, but the number of cloudy days is starting to increase. September is not rainy, average precipitation is 53.3 mm. The wind speed increases, reaching 3.1 m / s.
Weather in October
In October, the temperature continues to drop, reaching an average mark of + 14.4 ° С during the day. The maximum temperature can rise to + 20 ° С. The nights are getting colder, the thermometer shows about + 10 ° С.
As in April, October has an equal number of cloudy, cloudy and sunny days. The indicator of precipitation is 51.1 mm. The wind force is 3.3 m / s.
November weather
In November, the weather looks more and more like winter. The air temperature drops.In the daytime, the average indicator is + 6.9 ° С, at night it is + 4.2 ° С.
The end of autumn is characterized by a significant number of cloudy days, the sun rarely appears.
The average amount of precipitation is 34.7 mm, which is insignificant. The wind speed reaches 3.6 m / s.
Popular weather forecast websites
To find out the weather in Prague for a day, a week or for 14 days, it is recommended to visit the official Czech and international websites. The most popular and reliable are the following:
- Meteopress
- Meteocentrum
- Počasí.cz
- AccuWeather
- In- Počasí.
Any Czech site will provide up-to-date information on climate changes over a selected time interval.
Despite the fact that the web pages have only the Czech version, it will not be difficult to understand the information presented, since the interface is designed in a style typical for weather websites. On any forecaster, the most accurate is the hourly weather only for the next few days.
Conclusion
Weather and climate in Prague are clearly distinguished by the seasons. Each season can be characterized as follows: dry, windy winters; early, blooming spring; rainy, hot summer; warm, comfortable autumn.
It will be pleasant to visit the capital of the Czech Republic at any time of the year, since every traveler can choose the appropriate option for what he wants to do and how to spend his vacation. In addition, traditional holidays are celebrated in winter, spring, summer and autumn, which, if possible, should definitely be seen with your own eyes.
