Prague weather in January
January in Prague: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Prague · #493 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Prague climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.4 cm / 5.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Prague in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Prague?
- January in Prague: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Prague on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Prague in January?
- In January, Prague averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 41 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Prague in January?
- Prague has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in January.
- Does it snow in Prague in January?
- Prague sees roughly 13.4 cm of snowfall in January.