Prague · Czech Republic
October
Autumn colour arrives — golden foliage on Letná and Petřín, and prices well below summer.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Prague — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
14°C
Low
6°C
Rain
37mm
Sun
5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Prague
Weather
Good
Value
Good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in October
- ↑Autumn foliage on Letná Hill and Petřín: the parks above the city turn amber and gold — the most scenic time for panoramic photography of Prague
- ↑Crowds significantly reduced: Old Town walkable at any hour, Charles Bridge accessible throughout the day without fighting through groups
- ↑30–40% below August peak with good availability across all hotel categories
What you sacrifice
- ↓Cooling quickly: 6°C overnight from mid-month — warm layers needed for any evening out
- ↓14°C afternoons: outdoor café season winding down, river cruise experience less appealing
- ↓Shorter days: sunset by 6pm limits the photography window to morning light
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Amalfi Coast (22°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Prague, not across destinations. Methodology →