Czechia Climate
Top 5 Cities: Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, and Liberec
This month in numbers
April 2026 in Czechia was notably warm, ranking as the 7th warmest April in 86 years of records, with an average temperature of 10.54°C, a significant 3.1°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The global land temperature for April 2026 also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, at 14.96°C, an anomaly of +1.1°C. Looking at the broader picture, the February–April 2026 period in Czechia registered as the 12th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 5.18°C, 2.3°C above the baseline.
What changed
The past three months (February–April 2026) have seen a consistent warming trend in Czechia, with each month recording temperatures above their historical averages. March 2026 was 3.0°C above average, and April followed suit with a +3.1°C anomaly. This regional warming aligns with the global trend, as the global land temperature for the February–April 2026 period was the 2nd warmest on record. Czechia's 1-month anomaly of +3.11°C places it 34th out of 234 regions tracked for the latest month, indicating a significant warmth compared to many other areas.
What’s driving change?
The elevated temperatures in Czechia are occurring amidst a period of exceptionally dry weather. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, March and April 2026 experienced the lowest rainfall since records began in 1961, with a combined average of just 32 millimetres, significantly below the 1991–2020 norm of 85 millimetres. This effect means that without sufficient moisture for evaporative cooling, the land heats up more rapidly, exacerbating the warming trend. Additionally, low winter snowfall further contributed to drought conditions and an early start to the growing season. Severe drought currently impacts 60 percent of Czech territory.
Looking ahead
The ongoing drought conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures suggest a continued focus on water management and potential impacts on agriculture in the coming months.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Czechia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) — see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Czechia changing?
Czechia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Czechia come from?
Climate data for Czechia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Czechia climate data cover?
The Czechia climate profile covers Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Czechia
How often is the Czechia climate update refreshed?
The Czechia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.