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Read moreThe best time to visit the Czech Republic is either during spring (early April to mid-May) or autumn (late September to mid-November). Generally, these seasons can be relied on for mild temperatures and thinner crowds.
In the spring, the days are long, sunny, and often quite dry until late May. Temperatures can vary anywhere between 48º and 68°F, so pack clothes that will keep you both warm and cool. However, by sticking to destinations like Prague, Pilsen, and Český Krumlov, you can rest assured that you won’t get too hot or too cold. May is the busiest and most beautiful month of the year, with flowers in full bloom and festivals like thePrague Spring Festival and Czech Beer Festival taking place.
After a hot summer, the warm weather (57–66ºF) tends to last until the beginning of October. This is a great time to relax in old spa towns like Karlovy Vary and explore ancient forests in West Bohemia. Autumn also sees important events like Dvorak’s Prague Festival and wine harvest festivals in several locations. After mid-October, you’ll notice a sharp drop in temperature and more frequent rainy days, so take a raincoat and lots of layers.
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Monthly weather and travel tips for Czech Republic
If you don’t mind shorter days and biting cold, visiting the Czech Republic in January can be a rewarding experience. First of all, the streets in major cities like Prague and Brno will be relatively crowd-free after the Christmas holidays. This means you can expect to get into top attractions without much of a wait and take advantage of discounted rates. However, be mindful of closures on January 1, which is a national holiday.
The Winter Festival of Bohemia—a celebration of opera, ballet, and classical music—takes place over the first few days of the month in ornate opera houses around the capital, including The National Theater and the famous Dvorak Hall of the Prague Rudolfinum. You could also time your visit to coincide with Three Kings’ Day on January 6, which brings the Christmas season to a close with carol-singing, bell-ringing, and gift-giving to the poor. But don’t underestimate the cold. Average temperatures of 30°F mean you’ll definitely need to bring a heavy waterproof coat and lots of warm layers.
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By February, snowfall can expected anytime, anywhere. Temperatures won’t have changed much from the below-freezing lows of January and there won’t be much sunshine, so bringing warm winter clothing is essential. If you’re the outdoorsy type, February is arguably the best time to go skiing or snowboarding in the Czech Republic, with ski resorts such as Špindlerův Mlýn and Keilberg catering to beginners and intermediate skiers. If skiing isn’t your thing, then soaking in the hot springs of spa towns like Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne (both short day trips from Prague) might be a more tempting alternative.
The big event of the month is Bohemian Carnevale, also known as “Masopust.” Celebrating the start of Lent, the carnival involves masked marches, live music, and all-day drinking, eating, and dancing. It takes place over 5 days in Prague and other destinations across the region of Bohemia, such as Český Krumlov. Besides this, Prague is also host to The International Festival of Wind Orchestras on varying dates in mid-February.
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With the arrival of spring, patches of green begin to appear in the Czech countryside. That said, you’ll still feel the chill well into the second half of March, when temperatures can creep up to 52°F during the day and higher-altitude areas can still get plenty of snow. Don’t forget to pack a thick coat and sweater to keep you cozy, as well as sunglasses for when the clouds occasionally part.
March also coincides with not one but two film festivals that take place in the Czech capital. Febiofest showcases new works by international filmmakers, whereas the One World International Human Rights Film Festival screens documentaries on social issues, lifestyles, and the environment. Both festivals kick off in Prague before continuing in locations throughout the rest of the country.
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Longer, warmer, and sunnier days lead to a steady incline in tourist numbers throughout the month. But April showers are frequent in the Czech Republic—and snow isn’t entirely off the table—so it’s still a good idea to bundle up when exploring outdoors. Temperatures can reach up to 59ºF towards the end of the month, with lows rarely dipping below 41°F.
Easter weekend also occurs in April, culminating in family games and activities on Easter Monday. This is a great time to go souvenir hunting in Prague’s Easter markets and try international food at the annual Street Food Festival. Or you could visit at the end of the month for the ancient Pálení čarodějnic, or “Burning of Witches” festival, which takes place on hilltops across the country on April 30. Today Czech people gather to watch witch-like effigies burning on bonfires while enjoying hearty food and family-friendly activities.
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May is the busiest month of the Czech Republic’s calendar year. It brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and a string of major festivals to Prague. You can wear a light jacket or just a t-shirt on the warmest days, but be prepared for spells of cooler weather – especially in high-altitude regions like Pilsen.
A cluster of high-profile events kicks off with the Prague National Marathon in early May. You can participate yourself or cheer with the crowd, then hang out for the onset of the year’s highlight – Prague Spring Festival, which runs from mid-May to the beginning of June. This international music festival showcases the best in classical music at different theaters and churches across the capital. It overlaps with the theater and comedy shows of the Prague Fringe Festival, Czech Beer Festival, and Prague Food Festival around the last weekend of May.
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If you want to enjoy warm weather without the crowds, then visiting the Czech Republic in June is your best bet. May’s festival crowds will have left, and the influx of student backpackers have yet to arrive. Temperatures hover around 59ºF during the day, so you can comfortably explore beautiful cities like Brno, Olomouc, and Prague, or sit out in beer gardens and take in the scenery. However, rain and thunderstorms can roll in at any time, so it’s best to keep a light waterproof jacket on you just in case.
Compared to May, June is a relatively festival-free month in Prague after the Spring Festival winds down. Nevertheless, there’s plenty going on elsewhere, giving you several great reasons to explore beyond the capital. In Český Krumlov, the medieval-themed Celebration of the Rose takes place over three days with costumed parades, traditional music, street theater, and fencing duels. It also hosts the Festival of Chamber Music on the grounds of its spectacular Renaissance castle at the end of the month.
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The Czech Republic’s hottest month of the year falls in the middle of high season, so you can expect high temperatures and lots of other tourists in places like Prague and Brno. That’s why July is the perfect time to explore the Czech Republic’s less crowded destinations like Ostrava, Telč, and Krkonose National Park – plus all the amazing natural beauty found in between. Daytime highs typically reach the mid-70s but can occasionally creep even higher to 85ºF, so sunglasses and sunscreen are essential items.
National holidays are observed on July 5 and 6, so expect some shops to be closed. Local events take place all over the country, some lasting a few days, while others go on for weeks. Český Krumlov's three-week-long International Music Festival features classical music concerts and live acts spanning folk, soul, and jazz. Colors of Ostrava is a multi-genre music festival headlined by international acts, while Karlovy Vary International Film Festival draws huge numbers and well-known movie stars to watch over 200 new movies in the first week of July.
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August is a hot and humid month, with daytime temperatures sitting in the mid-70s and highs above 85ºF at times. Expect crowds in Prague and other popular destinations around Bohemia. For a quieter escape, your best bet is to explore the eastern region of Moravia. Home to Brno, the second most populated city in the Czech Republic, the historical region is peppered with beautifully preserved castles, churches, and chateaux.
If you time your visit right, you can also experience one of many festivals held across the Czech Republic during August. In Prague, there’s only a few days between the colorful parades of Pride Festival and the acrobatics, cabaret, and comedy of the International Festival of New Circus and Theater, which lasts until the end of the month. In Moravia, the two-week Moravian Castles Music Festival offers the chance to watch classical music concerts in medieval castles and drink locally produced wine. In early August, Brno also hosts the annual Motorcycle Grand Prix.
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After 3 months of heat and humidity, September brings cooler temperatures and lower chances of rain. It’s also much quieter since many of the visiting backpackers, students, and school groups have left. That way you won’t have to wait as long to get into top attractions in the major cities, and it won’t be too hot either.
The drier weather gives you a great reason to travel outside of Prague. Renting a car is the easiest option, putting you within easy reach of spa towns like Karlovy Vary— famous for its mineral-rich hot springs and thermal spas—and national parks like Bohemian Switzerland National Park known for its arching rock formation, Pravcicka Gate. Meanwhile, it’s wine harvest season in Moravia, celebrated in style with medieval-themed parades, jousting tournaments, live music, and (of course) wine tastings in the towns of Mikulov and Znojmo. Back in Prague, 2 weeks are dedicated to the classical works of Antonín Dvořák for the Dvořák Prague International Music Festival.
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Autumn doesn’t last long in the Czech Republic. First you’ll notice the leaves changing colors, then the morning frost, and temperatures as low as 40°F by the end of the month. However, most days are warmer, with average highs of 52ºF. Bring a waterproof jacket if you visit in October when rainy days are more common.
Prague’s parks and gardens are bursting with deep autumn colors during this time of year. Spend the afternoon exploring them before taking in the colorful canopy from the top of Petřín Lookout Tower. While you’re in the capital, soak up some culture at the Strings of Autumn Festival or Signal Light Festival, when Prague’s most famous landmarks are beautifully illuminated. The only major event in the national calendar is October 28, which is the day Czechoslovakia (as it was known then) became independent in 1918 and is now a national holiday.
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In November, the chilly autumn weather gives way to much more wintry weather. If you can brave temperatures of 30–40°F, it’s a great time to take advantage of a quiet, romantic city break. Rain and snowfall are almost guaranteed, so bring waterproof clothing and a pair of sturdy boots.
Plenty of snow means plenty of picturesque scenery, especially in small towns like Kutna Hora, Karlovy Vary, and Český Krumlov – all a couple of hours’ drive from Prague. The first day of the month is All Saints’ Day, so expect some closures wherever you go, while the final day marks the grand opening of the capital’s charming Christmas markets. Squares across the city fill up with timbered stalls selling traditional crafts, festive food, and mulled wine. Speaking of wine, Český Krumlov celebrates its own wine festival on November 11 in honor of St. Martin.
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By December, the Czech Republic transforms into a winter wonderland. The days are colder, darker, and snowier, but sparkle under a backdrop of magical Christmas markets in cities across the country. Wrap up in lots of layers to take the sting out of below-freezing temperatures, and warm yourself up with a glass of svařák (mulled wine) while browsing the stalls.
There are Christmas markets in Brno, Olomouc, and Český Krumlov, but Prague’s are the most impressive. You’ll find them in central squares all wreathed in traditional décor, selling cute Christmas crafts as well as hot food and drinks. You could time your visit with Prague Christmas when an international choir sings in the Old Town Square, or St. Nicholas Eve (December 5) when men dressed as saints, angels, and devils wander the streets handing out sweets to children who have been good and lumps of coal to those who haven’t. After the Christmas break (December 24–26 is a national holiday), the year culminates with a spectacular fireworks display held in Prague on December 31.
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Given its small size, the Czech Republic has one broad climate zone that shares the same seasonal patterns. Springtime is mild and sunny, while early autumn is a few degrees warmer. Only in late October do temperatures begin to drop noticeably around the country. Surrounded by low-lying mountains, Prague and other destinations in West Bohemia experience a lot of rainfall in late autumn, so packing a raincoat and extra layers is a good idea.
On sunny days, the best way to appreciate the natural landscape is with a day trip to the countryside. If you’re short on time, then stick to the green gardens and medieval streets of Prague, taking in the Gothic facades of landmarks like St. Vitus Cathedral. The city of Český Krumlov, famous for its hillside Renaissance castle, is also worth a visit if you can fit it into your itinerary.
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The best places to visit in Czech Republic
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Prague
Popular in December
Old Town, City Walks, Architecture
Brno
Popular in August
Old Town, City Walks, Beer
Karlovy Vary
Popular in July
Architecture, Hot Springs, Walking
Český Krumlov
Popular in August
Old Town, Castles, History
Pilsen
Popular in August
Beer, Old Town, Food
Ostrava
Popular in May
Ambiance, Beer, Nightlife
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Prague is a very beautiful and low-key city. The people are quite friendly and accessible. Unfortunately, I was only there for one day and night while traveling back to the US from Ukraine.
Prague is a magical city with lots to see and do. The food is fantastic, the architecture stunning, and it’s also a modern and vibrant city. It’s easy to get around by foot or public transportation. Make sure to validate your tickets!
Beautiful city, friendly people, stunning architecture, food and beer 🍺 100% - cheers
Not that good in January. You really need good weather, let say from first of May to get more vibrant City.
amazing place to visit for the old town, history and christmas market
nice old town area to spend the time with friends, authentic
We love Old Town Prague. Fantastic food and great shopping.
Amazing. Clean, safe, multicultural, great food, walkable. Great city!
Very nice and calm city. I would recommend to go to the Cafe Bar Modrá. For young people the recommended trip length is about 2-3 days.
Very nice city, with historical monuments, museums, bridges over river Vltava, Old Town streets. I liked well organized public transport. Very helpful people-kind and smiling. I loved Prague!
Clean, queit, well-organized city landscape. Controlled traffic. Excellent public transportation and very short commute time lapses. Young population. Plenty of attractions for sightseeing and a wide array of dining options. Splendid, preserved architecture.
Wie kommt man vom Hauptbahnhof zur Innenstadt? Klar, es gibt Taxi, Omnibusse und man kann auch laufen... Für Gäste, die mit dem Fernzug anreisen, gibt es hier deutliches Verbesserungspotenzial. Ansonsten braucht man zur Stadt und deren Geschichte wenig zu schreiben, das ist alles bekannt.
I didn't get to see much since I just walked from the bus to the penzione. What I saw seemed to be a nice and quiet community.
The perfect city for those looking for abundant history and those who love beer and meat! Very safe and plenty of activities to keep anyone busy. Highly recommend spending a week! Pro Tip: If you want to see Charles with no crowds, wake up early and go before 8 am.
Two days are not enough - The old town needs may be 3 days minimum, more if you want to visit some museums also. In the night the place is very romantic. The local food is very delicious. And, of course, the beer - there are a lot of places to taste the wonderful Czech beer.
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It hasplenty to see and do. It has wonderful restaurants and is full of history.
+ive: The hotel is in the very convenient location. It is across the main railway station. So it is easy to transfer between airport and the hotel The hotel is also very close to Old Town. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was very good in terms of variety. Staffs were polite and helpful. -ive: Adjusting the room temperature wasn’t easy. Air condition may have a problem. I would expect slippers to be provided in the room.
Old town section and castle. A lot of lodging and restaurant options. Walkable. I enjoyed a walk to an adjacent neighborhood.
In this case a one-night airport stay necessitated by our onward flight connection. We have however often stayed 5+ days at a time in Prague; it is our city of choice for both the wonderful city itself and as a jumping-off point for other European cities of interest. We shall be returning to Prague in two weeks' time for a more leisurely stay at the usual hotel we go to - the centrally-situated and wonderful Art Nouveau Palace Hotel.
Absolute jewel of the North Moravia region - a must to visit ! Marvelous historical building, tons of churches, but tons of bars as well :)
Great location with access to the mountains. We took a bus to Pustevny. People as friendly as can be. Brewery is a must. So is the outdoor museum.
We loved our stay at the Perla Hotel in Prague and would love to come back again. The Hotel is close to the Old Town and public transport. The hotel staff were friendly. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. Our hotel was in a quiet area which we loved. Lovely tiled bathroom with shower. The room had a fridge, a safe and a coffee maker.
Nothing special to note I was there for work. Nice city square in the evening for a beer after job
Prague is very interesting with a lot of historical buildings and passages to explore. The old part of Prague is where we spent all our time and there is so much to do.
Spent 8 nights around the ice hockey tournament. Fantastic city, friendly people and lots to do in the city. Food is cheap with plenty of local restaurants- google can be used to avoid tourist prices with £ and *rating filters. Saw many of the museums and sights, could easily go back for a long weekend or more with the amount of things still missed
It was just a stopping off place between Prague and Poznan but it was very pretty.
Charming little town. Great for a day trip or an overnight getaway.
Prague is a beautiful city with lots to see. Easy to get around by tram and approx $5 for a day ticket.
been here 4 times and will definitely go again, great place if you like walking for exercise, nice to see the dear and wild pigs
We loked Prague. The people, the food, the cleanliness...It was great!
Lovely city ,seems like the time never touch it…it remains intact,so magical
The best city in Europe for beer lovers as well as beer tourists. However, the best of Prague is located outside the centre of that city, I mean outside of Hradcany, Mala Strana, Old and New Town. Just explore more than it is written in travel guidebooks.
very nice city i love architecture so it was very enjoyable also looking around
Excellent location for hiking in silent beautiful nature
An extraordinarily lovely city with lots to see and do. The food is good, the beer is fantastic and prices are great. Excellent and very good value for money public transport. But English is not widely spoken and all signs are in Czech. And Czechs have a reputation for being somewhat dour. However, friendly Czechs are very friendly indeed.
I live in Prague, so Cesky Krumlov is not far away. It is an amazingly beautiful town, with many activities from art to rafting. It can be crowded in the summer, but still worth visiting for a night or two. I highly recommend it for a couple nights out of Prague and if you can visit in June or September you will love it. It's still great in July and August, but fairly busy. Not so much to do in the winter, but very quiet and relaxed if that's what you want.
Small nice place, near the river, where you can fish. Big food-stocks, Decathlon, 5 min to the bigger city - Tabor
It feels like you are living in a fairytale, so many stunning sights to see, walking the Charles bridge and visiting the palace are a must do.
Prague is beautiful! Full of fantastic architecture, monuments, art, and food! Be prepared to walk! Figure out the tram and don't be afraid to use it. The city is especially beautiful at night.
We like the clean Hotel Roketin. We enjoyed exploring around the little town--we were only there to visit the Mucha display at the castle and that was great. Everyone was very helpful.
I loved the vibe of the city- it has something for everyone! I did two walking tours to get to know the history of the place, and I can't recommend them enough! One was through Prague Pulse- the old town, new town and Jewish quarter tour with Andy, and the other was a haunted Prague walk at night! Love this city, can't wait to return!
Prague is amazing. I am a digital nomad and realised one month was too short. Amazing city.
Beautiful with a lot of similarities to Budapest. Nice walks, great beers. A bit too much tourists though.
Prague is beautiful! There is beauty everywhere in this wonderful city!
Far exceeded our expectations. Would be happy to go back. Language was not a problem, which we thought it might be. People friendly, always felt safe. Easy walking city with many sights within walking distance. Uber was a big help getting from train station, and to the airport. THe Taxis were not user friendly, and expensive.
Prague is amazing, clean, good food. Have its own identity.
It is a good place to go if you want to have nice city/river view, eat good food and have something different of the usual to try in a city near you. I would't say it worth's to stay more than 2 days, but at least for me, it was just right to stay for 2 days and 1 night.
Very simpatic and good host. Clean and nice apartment. Thanks!
Getting ripped off by a taxi driver from train station to hotel. Loved everything else. Medieval dinner with entertainment was fantastic.
Besides the very known and famous places, basilica s. Apostolorum petri et pauli incl. the park is worth to go!
Great city. Very clean, low prices compared to neighboring countries & easy to get around.
Use an Uber driver instead of a taxi. Buy tickets in advance for attractions you want to see. Loved the outdoor cafes, the fact that the restaurants stay open later and the ease of walking the city. The horse carriage ride was fun.
Prague is a beautiful city. Our stay was extended due to medical emergency during our trip which prolonged our stay. We ended staying 2 weeks instead of 3 days.
Always nice to visit for short trip 1-2 days and inspiration.
We did 3 walking tours with an amazing guide. I would highly recommend walking tours. You get to learn so much about the amazing history of Prague. Prague is by far one of the best places I have travelled to and hope to visit it again. There are so many wonderful restaurants to eat at. We did not have a disappointing meal! We mainly walked while we were there but also took the tram. Very easy to navigate but it was easier with a guide!
The city is beautiful, the food is delicious, the people are very friendly and well educated, there are many historical sites to visit etc etc
Prague is our favorite city, been there many times.
The Christmas Market and the lighting of the trees. Very festive and uncommercial like the United States.
Karlovy Vary is a beautiful spa town with many mineral water springs. It is easy to get everywhere by foot. We recommend trying out some of the nice cafes and going for a hike to one of the hills that will grant a beautiful view over the city.
Great beautiful city! Will definitely come back soon
Seniors over the age of 65 have free use of public transportation. We especially enjoyed our tour of the Jewish synagogues and cemetery, our trek over the Charles River and up to the castle. Churches were fantastic. We attended two church concerts both of which we enjoyed immensely.
I arrived the day the Christmas market opened. The whole city center was alive and vibrant. Plenty of things to see and do.
Incredible hospitality and maintenance of old buildings, you want to take pictures in every corner. Everything is quite close so you can easily walk, but the metro also works great. The dining experience was really good.
Great city. A lot of history,monuments and churches. Will come back
I visit each year during Christmas and it is magical. The major spots are nice, but take a long stroll along the river or go into a Church outside of the Center… there are so many peaceful hidden treasures. A day trip or night to Karlovy Vary is highly recommended.
Beautiful city with so much to see and do and the people were extremely nice and helpful.
Beautiful city. We were lucky to have sunny winter days. Enjoyed all the main attractions, restaurants and found transport to be super easy.
Prague is a lovely and vibrant city. I walked everywhere. I highly recommend the Schnitzel at Cafe Slavia. Try and time your visit to the castle for the changing of the guard ceremony. Be there prior to noon. Beyond just the changing of the guard ceremony, wait and watch them march out and into the square beyond the main gate. I highly recommend a walk up to the Petrin Tower for a fantastic view of the city.
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