Prague · Czech Republic
December
Christmas market season — Old Town Square transforms into one of Europe's most magical winter scenes.
Strong option
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Prague — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
3°C
Low
-1°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How December scores in Prague
Weather
Average
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Perfect
Atmosphere
Perfect
What you gain in December
- ↑Old Town Square Christmas market: one of the finest in Europe — wooden stalls, trdelník, svařák, and the decorated tree under the Astronomical Clock from late November through 6 January
- ↑Prague Castle lit after dark in December: the hilltop complex above the Vltava at its most fairy-tale atmospheric — visit at dusk for the full effect
- ↑Snow possible from mid-December: a white Christmas is not guaranteed but transforms the medieval streets when it arrives
What you sacrifice
- ↓Cold: -1°C overnight requires proper winter clothing for any evening market visit
- ↓Christmas market premium: accommodation rates 30–50% above November across the city
- ↓New Year's Eve crowds: the 31st is extremely busy in the centre — plan your location in advance
How December compares to May (best month)
| Factor | December | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 6 |
| Crowds | 4 | 6 |
December in other destinations
Lisbon (14.4°C)Barcelona (13.8°C)Tokyo (12°C)Bali (30.3°C)Santorini (14.5°C)Paris (6.9°C)New York (5.1°C)Marrakech (18.1°C)Amsterdam (6.4°C)Maldives (30°C)Rome (11.7°C)Bangkok (30.4°C)Istanbul (9.4°C)Vienna (3°C)Seoul (3.7°C)Dubrovnik (11.6°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.5°C)Kyoto (11.3°C)Phuket (31.8°C)Cape Town (25.6°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Prague, not across destinations. Methodology →