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Best Time to Visit Prague

Prague has warm summers and cold snowy winters. Spring and autumn are ideal with mild weather and fewer tourists. Christmas markets in December are magical.

Best Months to Visit

Apr

10°C35mm4/5

May

15°C65mm4/5

Jun

19°C70mm5/5

Sep

16°C40mm3/5

Oct

10°C30mm3/5

Monthly Climate

Temperature
Rainfall
-1°
Jan
1°
Feb
5°
Mar
10°
Apr
15°
May
19°
Jun
21°
Jul
20°
Aug
16°
Sep
10°
Oct
5°
Nov
1°
Dec

Month-by-Month Guide

Jan

Off-Season
Temp-1°C / 30°F
Rain25mm
Crowds

Feb

Off-Season
Temp1°C / 34°F
Rain25mm
Crowds

Masopust (Czech Carnival)

Mar

Shoulder
Temp5°C / 41°F
Rain30mm
Crowds

Easter markets begin

Apr

Shoulder
Temp10°C / 50°F
Rain35mm
Crowds

Easter Weekend

May

Peak
Temp15°C / 59°F
Rain65mm
Crowds

Prague Spring Music Festival

Jun

Peak
Temp19°C / 66°F
Rain70mm
Crowds

Long days

Jul

Shoulder
Temp21°C / 70°F
Rain65mm
Crowds

Aug

Shoulder
Temp20°C / 68°F
Rain65mm
Crowds

Sep

Peak
Temp16°C / 61°F
Rain40mm
Crowds

Dvořák Prague Festival

Oct

Shoulder
Temp10°C / 50°F
Rain30mm
Crowds

Signal Festival (light art)

Nov

Off-Season
Temp5°C / 41°F
Rain30mm
Crowds

Christmas markets open

Dec

Shoulder
Temp1°C / 34°F
Rain25mm
Crowds

Christmas markets peak

Season Breakdown

Peak Season

May, Jun, Sep

  • +Beautiful weather
  • +Warm
  • -Busy
  • -Peak crowds
Shoulder Season

Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct, Dec

  • +Warming up
  • +Cherry blossoms in parks
  • -Chilly mornings
  • -Easter crowds
Off Season

Jan, Feb, Nov

  • +Snowy charm
  • +Budget-friendly
  • -Very cold
  • -Cold

Quick Facts — Prague

Best Time

April – June, September – October

Language

Czech

Currency

CZK (Kč)

Timezone

CET (UTC+1)

Avg Budget

$60–100/day

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