Prague in December
Christmas atmosphere at its peak
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Prague.
Christmas markets and festive streets.
7/10 overall-2–3°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather7/10
Crowds6/10
Prices4/10
Events10/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- -2–3°C
- Cold winter weather with short days.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate visitor pressure.
- Prices
- €€€ (Medium)
- €€€ (Medium) relative pricing.
+Christmas markets and festive streets.
–Festive demand raises crowds and prices.
My tip for December
Early December is calmer than the holiday period.
- Christmas
- Markets
- Cafés
- Atmosphere
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Prague, 6th for weather, 6th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Prague in December
- Christmas markets
- Festive squares make winter atmospheric, but central areas become busier and more expensive closer to Christmas.
Late November–December
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Christmas markets and festive streets.
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