Prague in December

Cold; Christmas markets and packed bridges.

• PragueHighs around 3 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 37 °F, lows around 30 °F, rain on about 9 days
• Bohemia (Prague, Český Krumlov), Czech Republic · Prague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Varycool

  Continental: grey, frosty winters around 0 °C, warm summers with 30 °C spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.Continental: grey, frosty winters around 32 °F, warm summers with 86 °F spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas markets check

  Late November to early January (check) · Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Peace Square

  Stalls, mulled wine, grilled sausage and dense crowds; hotel prices peak.

• St Nicholas Eve (Mikuláš) check

  5 December · Old Town and other squares

  Costumed St Nicholas, angel and devil roam; children get sweets.

• Christmas check

  24 to 26 December (public holidays) · Whole city

  Shops close from the afternoon of the 24th; check restaurants and transport.

• New Year's Eve check

  31 December · Old Town Square and the riverbank

  Fireworks and very crowded streets; taxis and ride-hailing surge.

Crowds · Czech Republic overall

High

Prices · Czech Republic overall

High

Czech Republic overall: Christmas markets fill Prague; cold, festive, packed around New Year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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