Those travelling around the turn of the year in the Czech Republic should prepare for wintry conditions. Cold, snow and dense clouds will mark the transition into the New Year. Even in the first days of January, it will remain cold.
At the turn of the year, winter is finally taking hold in the Czech Republic. According to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ), daytime temperatures will mostly remain just above freezing. Frequent snowfall is expected, particularly in the mountains. In the first week of 2026, little fundamental change in the weather is anticipated.
The transition from the old to the New Year will be characterised by heavy cloud cover, low daytime highs in the lower-lying areas, and repeated snowfall. Winter will be particularly pronounced in higher altitudes.
From Monday or Tuesday, snowfall in the mountains is expected to increase significantly, especially in the northern border ranges. How much new snow will actually fall cannot yet be reliably estimated. More precise forecasts are expected only towards the end of the week, according to meteorologists.
From Tuesday onwards, continuous wintry conditions and all-day frost are expected in the mountains. Around New Year’s Eve, there will also be periods of strong wind. Those travelling to the mountains at the turn of the year should be prepared for challenging winter conditions.
The start of 2026 is also likely to see similar weather. According to ČHMÚ, this is due to a continued influx of very cold, and probably also moist, air from northern to north-western directions. On certain days, all-day frost is not excluded even in lower-lying areas, and relatively frequent snowfall is expected. Meteorologists do not anticipate a marked change in the weather up to 10 January, but they note that this period still carries a corresponding degree of uncertainty.
