What to pack for Prague in June

UV index hits 8.6 in June; unprotected skin burns in under 20 minutes.

Glare bounces off wet pavement after rain and off the Vltava River year-round.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Crowded trams and metro poles expose you to minor cuts and stomach upset.

This country runs on Type C or E. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Sixteen hours of daylight means cameras and phones drain faster than at home.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Day trips to nearby towns demand a bag that fits overhead bins.

Day trips to Český Krumlov or Kutná Hora mean hauling water, snacks, and layers.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

Eleven rain days mean damp air and sweat; moisture-wicking fabric dries faster than cotton.

UV hits 8.6 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Eleven rain days leave pavement wet and reflective, doubling glare exposure.

Walking 16 hours of daylight daily drains water from your body fast.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travelers mix with locals in crowded squares and packed trams.

Laundry happens once a week in shared guesthouses, so clothes need sorting.

Sixteen waking hours in summer mean more sweat and dirt than usual.

Sun is up until 9:10pm. You'll want the mask.

Night never fully arrives in June, so blocking light helps sleep.

Highs reach 77°F and daylight stretches to 16 hours, so legs stay bare most days.

UV index of 8.6 means lips blister without protection during outdoor meals.

Tap water is safe, but your hands touch metro poles and café tables.

Phones and cameras run low by evening when daylight won't quit until 10 PM.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

Border crossings within the EU still require your passport on hand.

EU border rules require documents even within the union.

Trams run until late in the endless daylight, keeping streets loud.