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Best time to visit Czech Republic: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best months, with highs of about 19–25°C and fewer crowds than July and August. December is popular for Christmas markets, while January to March is cold (around 0°C at night) and quiet.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -1°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 6°C | -2°C | 13 | low |
| Mar | 10°C | 0°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 12°C | 2°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 11 | high |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 11 | high |
| Jul | 26°C | 15°C | 12 | very high |
| Aug | 24°C | 15°C | 14 | very high |
| Sep | 21°C | 11°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 17°C | 7°C | 10 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 2°C | 11 | low |
| Dec | 5°C | -1°C | 14 | high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March and April (about 10–12°C) and pleasant in May (about 19°C); gardens and chateau interiors reopen from April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm, about 24–26°C, with showers on 11–14 days a month; Prague is at its busiest.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 21°C) is ideal; October (17°C) brings autumn colour and the wine season in Moravia; November is grey and cold.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, about 4–6°C by day and −1 to −2°C at night; Christmas markets in December, and many chateau interiors close from November to March.
Events worth planning around
- Prague Spring international music festival (May–June)
- Five-Petalled Rose Festival in Český Krumlov (June)
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (early July)
- Christmas markets on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares (late November–early January)
When to avoid
Avoid Prague in July, August and December weekends if you dislike crowds; avoid November to March if you want to see chateau interiors outside Prague.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit the Czech Republic?
May, June and September.
When are the Prague Christmas markets?
From late November to early January, on Old Town and Wenceslas Squares.
Are castles open in winter?
Prague Castle is open all year, but many chateau interiors elsewhere close from November to March.