Prague Weather in Autumn 2026 - September, October & November

My detailed guide to the weather for Prague in Autumn – September, October and November and practical tips on how to plan your visit to Prague in autumn 2025.

Autumn is my favourite season and Prague is really beautiful, when the leaves on the trees start turning bright red, orange, and yellow, and the air gets cool and crisp.

If you are thinking of visiting Prague in autumn, I hope my guide to weather in autumn will help you to plan the perfect autumn trip to Prague.

Is Autumn a good time to visit Prague?

I would say, most definitely! The weather is still fairly warm – especially early in September, when it’s warm enough to walk around in shorts and T-shirts most of the time.

The children are back at school (Czech school starts on the 1 September) and most people are back at work after their summer holiday.

All the must see Prague attractions, like the Prague Castle, the Old Town Hall, main museums and the Prague Towers stay open through the autumn. Museums and castles outside the Prague are still open most weekdays and weekends and only start to close for the winter season at the end of October.

Prague is generally a lot quieter in autumn and I think it’s much easier to escape the crowds before the Christmas festive season starts in the second part of November.

The clock goes back in October, which means that at the beginning of November, you’ll find it’s getting dark at 5 pm. You’ll need to plan your day from 8-9 am – 4-5pm to get any sunlight and then plan something for the evening, when it gets dark.

What is the weather like in autumn in Prague?

Most years, Prague and the Czech Republic would have warm autumn, something we also call an ‘Indian Summer’. The temperatures could be as hot as 23 Celsius (or 73 Fahrenheit) in the shade and much warmer on the direct sun.

You might also get the odd shower and storm, much like in the summer, but most of the time the weather is balmy and warm.

Early mornings and late nights are starting to get very cold, so bring an extra layer and make sure you have it with you if you are starting your day early or planning to stay out late at night.

Most years, Prague and Czech Republic would have warm autumn, but by October the temperatures are dropping to 5-10C during the night and 12-15 C during the day. You might get lovely sunny days in October, but it will feel chilly at the same time and especially when the sun comes down in the evening.

October also brings more rain and if you are unlucky you might get days when the sky would be grey and permanently cloudy.

October is usually the first month when most homes (or hotels in your case) start to put their heating on in the evening. If you are renting a self-catering apartment for your Prague holiday, you might want to double check with the owner how to turn the heating on.

By November the temperatures are dropping to 0-3 C during the night and 10-12 C during the day. You might get lovely sunny days in November, but it will feel chilly at the same time and especially when the sun comes down in the afternoon.

November also brings a lot more rain and if you are unlucky you might get days when the sky will be grey and permanently cloudy. It will feel like it’s getting darker even sooner than 4-5 pm if it’s cloudy and raining, so definitely plan some indoor activities.

What are the Temperatures like in autumn in Prague?

In autumn, the temperatures in Prague change a lot from month to month. In my experience, Prague goes from warm and pleasant in September to chilly in October, and then to quite cold in November.

In September, it’s still pretty warm. During the day, it can be around 68°F to 70°F (20°C to 21°C), and at night, it cools down to about 53°F (12°C). You might need a light jacket or a sweater, but it’s still nice and comfy.

In October, it gets cooler. The daytime temperatures are usually around 59°F (15°C), and at night it can drop to about 45°F (7°C). You’ll need a warmer jacket because it starts to feel chilly, especially in the mornings and evenings.

In November, it gets much colder. During the day, it’s around 45°F to 50°F (7°C to 10°C), and at night it can get as cold as 34°F (1°C). You’ll definitely need a big coat, and maybe a hat and gloves, because it feels a lot colder.

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How does the weather change during autumn in Prague ?

During autumn in Prague, the weather changes a lot from month to month.

So, in autumn, Prague goes from warm and colorful to cool and crisp, and finally to cold and rainy, but it’s always beautiful!

In September, it’s still pretty warm, like the end of summer. You might wear a light jacket or a sweater. The days are sunny, but sometimes it rains. The trees start changing colors to beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows.

By October, it gets cooler. You’ll need a warmer jacket because the temperature drops. There are more rainy days, and the leaves fall from the trees, covering the ground in a colorful blanket. The air feels crisp and fresh, perfect for walking around and enjoying the autumn scenery.

In November, it gets much colder. You’ll need a big coat, and maybe even a hat and gloves. There are a lot of rainy days, and sometimes it can be foggy or misty. The days are shorter, and the trees are almost bare as most of the leaves have fallen.

Does it snow in autumn in Prague?

In autumn, it usually doesn’t snow in Prague, but it can sometimes happen later in the season.

As you get closer to the end of November, you might even get a chance of snow, so be prepared for that. If you are staying in Prague, you might see that the minute the snow falls it melts away and you’ll rarely get snow staying on the ground. Still, it makes for great photos – but be quick!

If you are heading away from Prague, either for a day trip or staying outside Prague, the snow is more likely to stay unmelted once it sets, especially if you are in the mountains.

So, while snow in autumn is rare, it’s not impossible, especially as winter gets closer!

How rainy does it get during autumn in Prague?

During autumn in Prague, it can get pretty rainy, but it changes from month to month. In September, there are about 15 days with some rain. It’s still a bit warm, so the rain isn’t too bad.

By October, the weather cools down more, and there are around 11 days of rain. You might need an umbrella and a warm jacket because the rain can make it feel even colder.

In November, it gets even rainier with about 17 days of rain. The temperatures drop a lot, so it feels much colder, and sometimes it even starts to snow towards the end of the month. So, you definitely need to be prepared for wet and chilly weather in Prague during the autumn!

September: around 15 rainy days
October: around 11 rainy days
November: around 17 days

How much daylight is in the autumn?

September

In the morning the sunrise is from 6.16 am at the beginning of the month and from 6.37 am by the middle of the September. By the end of September the sunrise moves to 7 am.

The sunset is at 19.47 pm at the beginning of the month, moving towards the 19.16 by the middle of the month and to 18.43 at the end of September. You also have an extra 40-45 minutes after the sunset when you can easily see and you can carry on exploring the town.

Overall this gives you about 12 – 13, 5 hours of day light each day to plan your activities in Prague!

October

In the morning the sunrise is from 7.02 am at the beginning of the month and from 7.24 am by the middle of the October. By the end of October the sunrise moves to 6.50 am, but that’s only because the time changes few days before the end of October.

The sunset is at 6.41 pm at the beginning of the month, moving towards the 6.11 pm by the middle of the month and to 4.41 at the end of the October, which is again because of the time change.

You also have an extra 30 minutes after the sunset when you can easily see and you can carry on exploring the town.

This gives you about 10-11,5 hours of day light each day to plan your activities in Prague, which is still pretty good amount of time to pack a lot in!

November

In the morning the sunrise is from 6.52 am at the beginning of the month and from 7.15 am by the middle of November. By the end of November the sunrise moves to 7.38 am.

The sunset is at 4.39 pm at the beginning of the month, moving towards the 4.18 pm by the middle of the month and to 4.03 at the end of November.

You also have an extra 30-40 minutes maximum after the sunset when you can easily see and you can carry on exploring the town. This I would say is on a good sunny day. If it’s raining or overcast it can start feeling dark by 2 or 3 pm.

This means that in November you only have between 8,5 hrs – 9.5 hrs maximum of day light each day to plan your activities in Prague, which is not a lot, but it’s a great time to spend the long evenings at leasurely dinners, going to cinemas, theatres or late night art gallery openings.

What does Prague’s nature look like in autumn?

In autumn, the nature in Prague is absolutely stunning! The trees start to change colours, turning from green to beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s like the whole city is painted in warm, bright colours.

The weather is cool and crisp, perfect for wearing cozy sweaters and taking long walks. Sometimes, there’s a bit of fog in the morning, which makes everything look magical and mysterious. Even though it can be rainy, the rain makes the colours of the leaves look even more vibrant and beautiful.

There are lots of parks and gardens in Prague where you can see these amazing colours. For example, places like Petřín Hill and the Royal Gardens under the Prague Castle look like they’re straight out of a picture book. The fallen leaves cover the ground, making it look like a colourful carpet.

I always walk in the Stromovka Park as the park has the most beautiful trees and the park has been landscaped in the recent years, with lakes, new paths and pretty wooden benches. I also like Pruhonice Park is also perfect in autumn as the park has lots of different trees and the chatteau makes a great backdrop to the autumn scenery.

A little hidden gem are the gardens of St.Agnes Monastery (which is now one of the main art galleries in Prague) in the Prague Old Town, where you can find autumn coloured trees and a tall wall covered with red and yellow leaves as well as unusual sculptures. I always find this place very calming and you can also stop for a coffee at the gallery if it gets too cold.

If you have a little more time, I’d also recommend that you visit Prague ZOO. Not only that is a brilliant ZOO but in autumn it makes the most beautiful and colourful walk in the amazing setting (the ZOO is next to the river in the valley on a side of a steep rocks).

What to pack for your Prague visit in autumn

Apart from my general packing advice make sure that you have warmer shoes and second layer (light or mid light jacket) with you if you are travelling to Prague in September.

I also pack short sleeve T-shirt as sometimes during the day it can get very hot. Often (especially if you are travelling at the beginning of September) it’s warm enough to wear summer dress or light linen shirts, trousers or skirts.

I would always carry with me a second thin layer (like a soft hoodie or warm thermal layer with long sleeves) that I can easily put on or take off as I need to. When I’m wearing a dress or a skirt I also take with me a thin black leggings, that I can wear in the morning and in the evening when it’s a little cooler.

By October you will also need warmer walking shoes, warm fleece or jumper and a mid light jacket or even a winter jacket (although it doesn’t have to be the warmest jacket you have in your wardrobe).

I tent to go for warm layers, so I pack a warmer body layer with long sleeves and a short T-shirt on the top. I also bring a hat or a cap as it gets colder in the evening and the wind could be quite freezing.

I usually don’t need gloves, but if you feel the cold, you might want to bring some, just in case.

Umbrella is also handy, unless you have a good waterproof rain jacket.

If you are planning to do a longer day trips, it’s a good idea to bring a good day backpack and add and extra layer, hat or extra pair of socks for when the temperature drops in the evening.

If you have an early start you’ll be probably wearing all your warm clothes in the morning too, so you’ll want to have a space in your bag to keep them during day.

Instead of water bottle, I often take a hot coffee flask with me on my day trips. I’d still stop for a coffee or a tea during the day, but you never know if there is going to be a suitable place opened where you are heading.

This is especially useful if you are thinking of travelling further from the centre in the afternoons or weekends.

In November, the temperature really drops and you will need warm or winter jacket.

If it’s very cold and I decide to wear a shorter jacket I also wear a pair of leggings, especially under jeans. Jeans are one fabric that doesn’t actually make your body warm, so leggings or warm tights are a must (for me anyway!)

I also bring a winter hat or a cap as it gets colder in the evening and the wind could be quite freezing.

You’ll also need gloves and a scarf, depending on much you feel the cold.

This blog post was originally written on 6 October 2024 and last updated on 6 October 2024

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