The Czech Republic lies in a temperate climate zone with pleasantly mild summers and winters with only moderate amounts of precipitation. The average annual temperature ranges from 5.5°C (42°F ) to 10°C (50°F ), but temperatures are lower in the mountains. The average temperature in the summer varies between 23°C (73°F) and 29°C (84°F), and the average temperature in the winter varies between -11°C (12°F) and 0°C (32°F).
Long-term climatological normals
The following table shows the long-term climatological normals in central Prague (Karlov) for the period of 1961–1990. The climates of other locations throughout the Czech Republic can be found at the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute's web site.
| Month | Mean Air Temperature (°C) | Total Precipitation (mm) | Sunshine Duration (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.9 | 19.8 | 44.6 |
| Feb | 0.8 | 19.2 | 69.2 |
| Mar | 4.6 | 24.4 | 119 |
| Apr | 9.2 | 31.8 | 162.8 |
| May | 14.2 | 59.9 | 208.3 |
| Jun | 17.5 | 58.8 | 210.8 |
| Jul | 19.1 | 58.3 | 219.6 |
| Aug | 18.5 | 63.2 | 210.4 |
| Sep | 14.7 | 37.1 | 156.4 |
| Oct | 9.7 | 26.3 | 117.3 |
| Nov | 4.4 | 28.2 | 50.1 |
| Dec | 0.9 | 19.5 | 42.5 |
| Year | 9.4 | 446.6 | 1611 |
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