December in Prague averages highs of 5 °C (42 °F) and lows of 0 °C (32 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 8 h 05 min of daylight.
December weather in Prague at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is December a good time to visit Prague?
Tough month: cold and some rain. December is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in December 2026
- Thu 24 Dec: Christmas Eve (Štědrý den) public holiday
- Fri 25 Dec: Christmas Day (1. svátek vánoční) public holiday
- Sat 26 Dec: St. Stephen's Day (2. svátek vánoční) public holiday
- Christmas markets on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares (late November to early January) event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Prague in December
With cold days in December, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral — half a day indoors
- Jewish Quarter (Josefov) — synagogues and the old cemetery indoors
- Charles Bridge — at sunrise, before the crowds outdoors
- Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock — on the hour outdoors
- Letná Park and beer garden — best view of the bridges outdoors
- Vyšehrad — quiet fortress on the river outdoors
Where to stay: Old Town or Malá Strana for sights; Vinohrady or Karlín for value and cafés.
What to pack for Prague in December
- A warm winter coat, hat and gloves: it rarely gets above 5 °C (42 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Prague costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €45–100 | €120–250 |
Excluding flights. December is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
December in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 6° / 0° | 7 | Tough month |
| Berlin | 6° / 1° | 8 | Tough month |
| Munich | 6° / -1° | 10 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is December a good time to visit Prague?
By the numbers, December is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 5 °C (42 °F) and about 7 rainy days. December is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Prague in December?
Average highs are 5 °C (42 °F) and lows 0 °C (32 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Prague in December?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 45 mm in total. It is the 6th driest month of the year in Prague.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.