View of the left bank, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle in the background.Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and its largest city, with about 2 million people residing in the greater city limits. The Czech Republic is divided into thirteen regions, plus the capital city.

Prague has a temperate climate, with cold winters and hot summers. Rain is common during the summer months and helps keep Prague from overheating. Winter routinely brings light accumulations of snow to the streets, providing residents and visitors with picturesque street scenes. September brings autumn, when the trees are filled with leaves of beautiful colors.

Keep in mind that although actual temperatures in the summer are mild, the heat index for Prague is, and feels, much warmer.

Average monthly temperatures (degrees Fahrenheit) and rainfall (inches) in Prague:

Type	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Highs	32	33	45	54	64	69	74	72	65	54	41	35
Lows	23	25	30	35	38	51	55	55	48	41	34	33
Avg. Rainfall	.05	.06	.07	.075	.1	.13	.22	.18	.15	.17	.1	.05