January weather forecast
Czech Republic

January in the Czech Republic is synonymous with winter's chill. Being typically the coldest month of the year, the country sees a substantial temperature drop, often below the freezing point. In areas like Prague, the capital, temperatures typically fluctuate from -3.9°C (25°F) to 2.8°C (37°F). However, regions at higher altitudes, such as Mount Praded, which stands at 1500 meters, experience even lower temperatures, ranging from -7.8°C (18°F) to -2.8°C (27°F).

It's not just the mercury drop that characterizes January; the month is also marked by a predominantly cloudy atmosphere. While the mountains are draped in thick layers of snow, even the flatter regions, like the lowlands, aren't spared from occasional snow showers. Snowfall in the mountainous regions is substantial, underlining the beauty of the Czech Republic's topography in winter.

When comparing January to its neighboring months, December showcases a transition into this colder phase with shorter days and lesser sunlight. February, on the other hand, while still cold, begins to hint at a gradual rise in temperatures as the country " closer to spring.

An additional characteristic of January is the heightened relative humidity, often hovering around 85%, making the cold feel even more pronounced. This month, with its snowy landscapes and frosty mornings, stands in stark contrast to the relatively warmer months that follow.

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• Prague - January »
  January is the month when Prague sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and a low of -5.4°C (22.3°F). The month with the most snowfall in Prague, Czech Republic, is January, when 179mm (7.05") of snow is typically aggregated.
• Brno - January »
  In Brno, Czech Republic, in January, during 10.3 snowfall days, 74mm (2.91") of snow is typically accumulated. During the coldest month in Brno January, temperatures average a high of 0.5°C (32.9°F) and a low of -3.9°C (25°F).
• Ostrava - January »
  The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures in Ostrava reaching 1°C (33.8°F) at the peak and -5°C (23°F) at the low. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ostrava, Czech Republic.
• Liberec - January »
  The most humid month in Liberec, Czech Republic, is January, with an average relative humidity of 90%. In Liberec, in January, snow falls for 16.7 days, with typically accumulated 225mm (8.86") of snow.
• Ústí nad Labem - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Ústí nad Labem is January, when snow falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of snow. In Ústí nad Labem during January, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.
• Pardubice - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Pardubice is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of snow. The month with the most snowfall in Pardubice is January, when snow falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of snow.
• Karlovy Vary - January »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. In Karlovy Vary during January, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.
• Teplice - January »
  In Teplice, in January, during 11.5 snowfall days, 100mm (3.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Teplice, Czech Republic, in January, during 10.7 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.