The weather in January in Czech Republic
It's cold in January in Czech Republic with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 1°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Czech Republic. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 16°C in 2023, Czech Republic reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 11°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. Of the total precipitation, about 23 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Czech Republic
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Czech Republic. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Czech Republic | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 4°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 6°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -4°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 28 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 8 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 23 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 13 days | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Czech Republic with cold temps, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 4°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Czech Republic is around 3°C, while nighttime temps are about -1°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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The climate in Czech Republic is based on weather data from Prague. Other places, like Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary or South Bohemia, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Czech Republic to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Czech Republic. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Czech Republic
Temperature in January in Czech Republic over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Czech Republic. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Czech Republic
Total precipitation in January in Czech Republic over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in Czech Republic
Snowfall in January in Czech Republic per year
Daily UV index in January in Czech Republic
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Czech Republic, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Czech Republic
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Czech Republic in January is wintry but beautiful, with plenty of snowfall for skiers. Cold yes, but the scenery was fairytale-like, adorned with thick layers of snow.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Czech Republic by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Czech Republic. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.