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Prague Weather in February

Prague in February

The short of it: Prague in February averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -0 °C (31 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 10 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low 0° · rain 21 mm · daylight 10 h 0 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & April

Thirty years of records give Prague an average February high of 6°, a low of 0° and some 21 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 0 min in mid-February, 89 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Prague runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Nové Město, 1 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

February in Prague, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 0 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Nové MěstoPrague1 km S5°-1°21 mm
SmíchovPrague2 km SSW5°-1°20 mm
ŽižkovPrague2 km ESE5°-1°21 mm
Královské VinohradyPrague2 km SE5°-1°21 mm
DejvicePrague3 km WNW5°-1°20 mm
HolešovicePrague3 km NE6°0°21 mm
NuslePrague3 km SSE5°-1°21 mm
VršovicePrague4 km SE5°-1°20 mm

The Almanac · Prague Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Prague by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°25 mm12 km/h8 h 31 min✦✦✦
February6°0°21 mm12 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
March10°2°30 mm12 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°6°21 mm10 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°10°69 mm10 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
June24°14°65 mm9 km/h16 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°75 mm9 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦
August26°15°65 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
September20°11°42 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°34 mm9 km/h10 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
November8°3°28 mm9 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦✦
December5°0°24 mm10 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Prague in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Prague in February?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -0 °C (31 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 6°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Prague?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and April.

How long are the days in Prague in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 5 min in December to 16 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Prague in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Prague in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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