Live weather in Prague, currently 20°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Prague is in Czechia — see weather across all major cities in Czechia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
20.2°C
feels like 22.0°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Prague, Czechia Updated at 4:30 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 86% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 5.0 kph (245°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1017.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 9.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.4 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 75% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:38 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 08:37 PM |
A mild 20°C evening in Prague right now, with patchy rain. Expect spots of light rain over the next while. The real-feel runs slightly higher at 22°C. The air is thick and close at 86%.
Breathe easy: air quality reads good, EPA index 1. Sunrise was 05:38 AM, sunset is 08:37 PM: 14h 59m of light in Prague.
Keep an eye out — a 36% chance of showers, up to 0 mm. It warms up as the day goes on, topping out around 30°C. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 4°C above the typical August high of 25°C.
Looking at the week ahead, temperatures trend upward — Tuesday looks warmest at around 34°C. For context, the record high for this date in Prague is 36°C.
Practical tip: waterproofs are the smart call for Prague right now.
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| Parameter | Value |
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| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 174.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 56.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 7.8 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.6 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 9.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 16.1 µg/m³ |
Prague, the storied capital of Czechia, rises along the Vltava River in the heart of Central Europe. Gothic spires, baroque facades, and the sprawling Prague Castle dominate a skyline that feels suspended between medieval legend and modern vitality. The Old Town Square, with its astronomical clock, draws crowds who wander cobblestone lanes past centuries-old churches, lively beer halls, and the graceful Charles Bridge. This is a city of intimate courtyards and grand vistas, where the river winds through a basin cradled by low hills, giving Prague a contained, walkable geography that rewards every turn with another layer of history.
Prague’s climate is classified as cold semi-arid (BSk), an unusual designation for this part of Europe. Winters are dry and cold, with January averages hovering around freezing and occasional snowfalls that dust the rooftops but rarely linger long. Summers are warm to hot, with July highs reaching the mid-20s Celsius, and significantly lower humidity than maritime climates—the air remains crisp even on sunny afternoons. Rainfall is modest year-round, peaking in late spring and early summer, but thunderstorms can bring brief, heavy downpours. Packing requires layers: a warm coat and scarf for winter, light shirts and a jacket for summer, and always a waterproof layer—not because it rains often, but to stay comfortable when it does.
The best time to visit for reliable, pleasant weather is late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October), when temperatures are mild, skies are clear, and the city’s parks and riverside paths shine. Summer can be crowded but offers long, balmy evenings. Notable weather phenomena include occasional heatwaves in July and August, and winter inversions that trap fog and cool air in the river valley, softening the city into a quiet, grey tableau. Prague’s semi-arid character means less gloom than expected—sunshine dominates even in colder months, making this a surprisingly bright destination for the weather-curious traveler.
These cities share Prague's local time (Europe/Prague) — useful for scheduling calls or comparing daylight hours.