May in Prague averages highs of 20 °C (67 °F) and lows of 9 °C (48 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 15 h 24 min of daylight.
May weather in Prague at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is May a good time to visit Prague?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. May 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 May 2026
- Fri 1 May: Labour Day (Svátek práce) public holiday
- Fri 8 May: Liberation Day (Den vítězství) public holiday
- Prague Spring classical music festival (mid-May to early June) 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 May
May's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- 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
- Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral — half a day indoors
- Jewish Quarter (Josefov) — synagogues and the old cemetery indoors
Where to stay: Old Town or Malá Strana for sights; Vinohrady or Karlín for value and cafés.
What to pack for Prague in May
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 9 °C (48 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- 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. May is usually high season in Prague: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
May in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 20° / 10° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Berlin | 19° / 9° | 6 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 18° / 8° | 14 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is May a good time to visit Prague?
By the numbers, May is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 20 °C (67 °F) and about 8 rainy days. May 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 May?
Average highs are 20 °C (67 °F) and lows 9 °C (48 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Prague in May?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 67 mm in total. It is the 4th wettest 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.