Is the weather good in Czech Republic in January 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Czech Republic during January have been around +36°F.
In Czech Republic the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +36°F in Prague to +34°F in Ostrava. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in January
- rainiest? Prague, with an average of 1 mm of rain and humidity of 83%;
- warmest? Prague, with daytime temperatures averaging +36°F;
- windiest? Prague, with an average of 4 m/s;
- coolest? Ostrava, with daytime temperatures averaging +34°F;
How good is the weather in Czech Republic in January?
How warm is it in Czech Republic during January?
This is how hot it usually is in January
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +36°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +27°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +36°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +25°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: July with an average +75°F during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +36°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: July in Brno;
- Coldest month in coolest city: January in Ostrava;
Winds in Czech Republic during January
January tends to offer light winds averaging 3 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average wind speed: Prague with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Brno with 2 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Prague with 5 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Brno with 2 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Czech Republic in January
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average rainfall: Prague with 33 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Brno with 17 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Prague with 7 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Ostrava with 5 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Prague with 23%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Ostrava with 16%;
- Highest average humidity: Brno with 86%;
- Lowest average humidity: Prague with 83%;
Snow
Comparison between cities in January:
- Highest average snowfall: Prague with 28 mm;
- Lowest average snowfall: Ostrava with 25 mm;
- Most number of snowy days: Ostrava with 11 snowy days;
- Least number of snowy days: Brno with 9 snowy days;
- Highest chance of snow during the day: Ostrava with 35%;
- Least chance of snow during the day: Brno with 29%;
Tips for traveling to Czech Republic in January
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Czech Republic? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Czech Republic based on the weather that January is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for January
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Cool weather is between warm and cold. This means you can bring long pants and/or a longer skirt and an extra sweater. Be aware that cool days can alternate with cold nights - it may be wise to also pack a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Czech Republic
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Czech Republic, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.