Prague · Month comparison
November vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs November at #7. The sweet spot — 21°C, green parks, long evenings, and still 25% below peak prices.
November
#7 of 12 months
Strong option
The forgotten month — grey and quiet, but the Christmas market stalls are assembling by month's end.
- ↑Among the cheapest months for accommodation: rates drop close to January and February levels with the same tourist-free streets
- ↑Prague effectively crowd-free: the castle, Josefov, and Old Town museums accessible without booking, queues, or tour groups
May
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot — 21°C, green parks, long evenings, and still 25% below peak prices.
- ↑Best weather-to-price ratio in the calendar: 21°C, 8 hours of sunshine, and hotel rates 25% below July–August
- ↑Prague Spring Music Festival: international classical music across the historic venues — the city's most celebrated annual cultural event
| Factor | November | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 8 |
| Value score | 8 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 8 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 7°C | 21°C |
| Monthly rain | 38mm | 72mm |
| Daily sunshine | 3hrs | 8hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Grey and cold: 7°C highs, 3 hours of sunshine, and the city at its least photogenic of any month
- ↓38mm of rain and frequent overcast days — an indoor-heavy itinerary is advisable
- ↓Seasonal restaurants and boat operators closing for winter — reduced options on the river and in the parks
May trade-offs
- ↓Crowds building: Old Town noticeably busier than April, and Charles Bridge congested at midday
- ↓72mm of rainfall — the greenest month is also the wettest; afternoon thunderstorms possible, carry a poncho
- ↓Book 4–6 weeks ahead; May is now the most in-demand shoulder month and fills fast
Scores compare months within Prague. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →