The weather in January in Prague

It's cold in January in Prague 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 Prague, 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, Prague 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 Prague

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Prague. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Prague 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 Prague 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 Prague 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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Prague, 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 Prague

Temperature in January in Prague over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Prague, 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 Prague

Total precipitation in January in Prague over the years

Daily Snowfall in January in Prague

Snowfall in January in Prague per year

Daily UV index in January in Prague

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Prague, 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.

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Average weather in Prague by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Prague. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.