When to go · Prague, Czech Republic
Best time to visit Prague
The sweet spot is September, June and May — averages 18°C, 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
May – June, September
Continental climate with warm summers (25°C) and cold, snowy winters (-2°C). December brings Christmas markets that are among Europe's finest — magical despite the cold. July and August are peak tourist season; May–June and September offer warm weather with far fewer crowds. Avoid New Year's Eve — the city is overwhelmed and overpriced.
The short answer
18°C · 8 rainy days · mid season
21°C · 10 rainy days · high season
18°C · 9 rainy days · mid season
Hardest months: December and January. averages a raw 2°C, 9 rainy days, few other visitors.
Month by month
| Month | Avg temp | Rain days | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 9d | low | Cold |
| February | 3°C | 8d | low | Cold |
| March | 8°C | 8d | low | Chilly |
| April | 13°C | 8d | mid | Mild |
| May | 18°C | 9d | mid | Comfortable but damp |
| June | 21°C | 10d | high | Comfortable but damp |
| July | 23°C | 9d | high | Comfortable but damp |
| August | 23°C | 8d | high | Comfortable but damp |
| September | 18°C | 8d | mid | Comfortable but damp |
| October | 12°C | 8d | low | Chilly |
| November | 6°C | 9d | low | Cold |
| December | 2°C | 9d | low | Cold |
Verdicts are read off the three columns to their left — temperature distance from 21°C first, then rainfall, with crowds breaking ties. Averages, so any given week can differ.
If you'd rather go cheap than perfect
January, February, March, October, November and December are low season in Prague — thinner crowds, and the months where accommodation is easiest to book late. Budget travellers already work to about $35–55 a day here; low season is where the accommodation share of that goes furthest.
Book the month you picked
Fares move with the same seasons as the crowds — the quiet months above are usually the cheap ones to fly.