gowhereandwhen.comGo in April to June or September to October for mild weather and thinner crowds in Prague. Summer is warm and busy, and winter is cold, but the Christmas markets and snow on the spires earn it.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Prague. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around Sep.
Other months to compare; prices and crowds depend on your destination and dates.
Hard cold.
The year at a glance
Czechia is a classic central European destination with four distinct seasons, and we rate on Prague. Late spring and early autumn are the pick of the year, with mild, pleasant days and far smaller crowds than the summer peak on the Charles Bridge.
Summer is warm, long and very busy, while winter is cold and grey but genuinely atmospheric, with the old town under snow and the famous Christmas markets in December. The countryside and spa towns like Cesky Krumlov follow the same rhythm.
Czechia month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Prague.
JanuaryFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 2°C / 36°F
- Overnight low
- -4°C / 25°F
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
Freezing and dry.
FebruaryCold and dry.Avoid 20
- Daytime high
- 4°C / 39°F
- Overnight low
- -3°C / 27°F
- Rainfall
- 23 mm
Cold and dry.
MarchCold and dry.Good 46
- Daytime high
- 9°C / 48°F
- Overnight low
- 0°C / 32°F
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
Cold and dry.
AprilCool and dry.Ideal 77
- Daytime high
- 15°C / 59°F
- Overnight low
- 3°C / 37°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Cool and dry.
MayMild with a little rainIdeal 94
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 8°C / 46°F
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
Mild with a little rain.
JuneWarm with a little rain.Ideal 89
- Daytime high
- 23°C / 73°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
Warm with a little rain.
JulyWarm with a little rainIdeal 92
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
Warm with a little rain.
AugustWarm with a little rain.Ideal 90
- Daytime high
- 25°C / 77°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
Warm with a little rain.
SeptemberMild and dryIdeal 96
- Daytime high
- 19°C / 66°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Mild and dry.
OctoberCool and dry.Great 71
- Daytime high
- 13°C / 55°F
- Overnight low
- 4°C / 39°F
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
Cool and dry.
NovemberCold and dry.Fair 34
- Daytime high
- 6°C / 43°F
- Overnight low
- 0°C / 32°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Cold and dry.
DecemberCold and dry.Avoid 18
- Daytime high
- 3°C / 37°F
- Overnight low
- -2°C / 28°F
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
Cold and dry.
Where you go changes when you go
Prague
Best in late spring and early autumn for comfortable sightseeing. Summer is crowded, winter cold but beautiful.
Cesky Krumlov and the south
The fairytale towns are loveliest in spring and autumn, and snow-dusted and quiet in winter.
Moravia and the wine country
The eastern vineyards shine at the autumn harvest, a mild, golden time in the countryside.
Best time to visit Czechia for
Prague sightseeing
April to June and September to October for mild days and lighter crowds on the bridge and in the castle.
Christmas markets
December, when Old Town Square fills with stalls, carols and mulled wine under the snow.
Beer and festivals
Summer, when the beer gardens are open and the festival calendar is full.
Quiet season
Late autumn and winter, outside the markets, for cheap, atmospheric, crowd-free city breaks.
What is on, and when
Spring in the gardens, May
Prague's parks and palace gardens come into bloom under mild skies.
Christmas markets, December
Old Town Square glows with festive stalls and a towering tree.
Watch out
Hard cold
Nov to Feb.
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