January · Czechia
Best time to visit Prague in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prague in January
Average temperature 1°C, 40 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Prague scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 40 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
From May to September, Prague reveals its castle panoramas and winding Old Town lanes under gentle, crowd-friendly warmth.
January in Prague — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (33°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 40 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Prague — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prague in January?
- In January, Prague averages 1°C, 40 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Prague?
- January earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Prague in January?
- Expect about 40 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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