Prague month by month

The best time to visit Prague

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Prague is September · May · June: 19° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	2° / -4°	Low	$	Quiet
February	4° / -3°	Low	$	Quiet
March	9° / 0°	Low	$	Fair
April	14° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	19° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	22° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
July	24° / 14°	High	$$$	Fair
August	24° / 13°	High	$$$	Fair
September	19° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
October	13° / 5°	Moderate	$	Great
November	7° / 1°	Low	$	Quiet
December	3° / -2°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months September May June October

The year in Prague

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Prague.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 14°C · Warm evenings and the Prague Spring Festival opening concerts

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 23°C · Long daylight with beer gardens in full swing

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 13°C · Golden light and grape-harvest warmth with fewer crowds

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 3°C · Mulled wine markets offset the biting cold

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·May

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

November ·December ·January

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: CZK
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: -4° – 24°
Strongest months: September, May, June
Good for: city · culture · budget · food

Events in Prague

Nov–Dec–Jan Prague Christmas Markets — Wooden stalls fill Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square with mulled wine, trdelnik, and carols.
Mar–Apr Prague Easter Markets — Hand-painted eggs and spring produce stalls take over the same squares ahead of Easter Sunday.
May Prague Spring International Music Festival — Major orchestras open the festival each year with a procession from Smetana's grave to the Municipal House.
Oct Signal Festival — Light artists project large-scale installations onto historic facades across four autumn nights.

Every month in Prague

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Prague in January 2° · $ Quiet Prague in February 4° · $ Quiet Prague in March 9° · $ Fair Prague in April 14° · $$ Great Prague in May 19° · $$ Ideal Prague in June 22° · $$ Ideal Prague in July 24° · $$$ Fair Prague in August 24° · $$$ Fair Prague in September 19° · $$ Ideal Prague in October 13° · $ Great Prague in November 7° · $ Quiet Prague in December 3° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Prague?

What is the cheapest time to visit Prague?

January — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 74%.

When should you avoid Prague?

No major festivals fall in Prague, so the destination feels like its everyday self.

What is the weather like in Prague?

Average highs sit around 24°C with lows near -4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.