Prague by season

Prague is a different city in January than in July. Month by month: what to expect, what's on, and what you'll pay.

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Prague in January — winter quiet, ice sculptures, cheapest prices

Prague in January: the quietest month, lowest hotel prices, ice sculptures at Letná, and crisp winter walks with almost no crowds.

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Prague in February — winter still, Carnival and Masopust

Prague in February: Masopust carnival fills the streets with masks, prices stay low, and winter light transforms the city before spring arrives.

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Prague in March — shoulder season, Easter approaches, spring hints

Prague in March: shoulder-season prices, early cherry blossoms, Good Friday markets approaching, and city energy building before the spring rush.

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Prague in April — Easter markets, blossoms, Walpurgis Night

Prague in April: Easter markets on Old Town Square, Petřín in full blossom, Walpurgis Night bonfires on 30 April — and a real step up in visitors.

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Prague in May — peak spring, Prague Spring Festival, everything blooming

Prague in May: the International Music Festival, chestnut trees in bloom, long warm evenings, and peak spring energy before summer crowds fully arrive.

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Prague in June — summer begins, festivals, warm evenings

Prague in June: Prague Spring Festival closes, summer festivals begin, evenings stretch past 9 PM, and the city is warm, vibrant, and increasingly crowded.

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Prague in July — peak summer, crowded, hot, vibrant

Prague in July: peak crowds, up to 27°C, and the Vltava lined with river cruises. Plan early starts and book everything 6–8 weeks ahead.

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Prague in August — peak crowds, festivals, dodge the cruise ships

Prague in August: peak crowds and heat. Early starts beat the tour groups, Žižkov and Holešovice offer escape, long summer nights reward the patient.

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Prague in September — best shoulder season, perfect weather, Dvořák Festival

Prague in September: perfect temperatures, summer crowds retreating, the Dvořák Prague Festival, and autumn colour beginning in the parks.

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Prague in October — autumn colours, quieter, warm drinks

Prague in October: autumn colour peaks in Stromovka and Petřín, the Signal Light Festival illuminates the city for free, and crowds drop sharply.

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Prague in November — pre-Christmas calm, first snow possible

Prague in November: very low prices, Velvet Revolution anniversary on 17 November, first possible snowfall, and zero queues at every sight.

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Prague in December — Christmas markets, advent, and winter magic

Prague in December: Christmas markets, Advent concerts, first snow, and NYE fireworks. What to expect, when to go, and how to avoid the worst crowds.

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Prague in autumn — golden parks, quieter streets, great value

Prague in autumn: Dvořák Festival in September, Signal Festival in October, and the city's quietest stretch before Christmas. September–November.

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Prague Christmas markets — the complete guide

Prague Christmas markets 2026: Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square. Dates, hours, what to buy, what to eat, and how to dodge the worst crowds.

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Prague Easter markets — traditions, eggs, and spring atmosphere

Prague Easter markets 2026: hand-painted eggs, Easter whips, svařák, and traditional Czech spring traditions at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

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New Year's Eve in Prague — fireworks, crowds, and what actually works

New Year's Eve Prague 2026: best fireworks viewing spots, NYE concerts, dinner cruises, and honest advice on crowds, costs, and booking months ahead.

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Prague Spring International Music Festival — the complete guide

Prague Spring Festival 2026: dates, tickets, best concerts and venues — from Má vlast at the Municipal House to Rudolfinum chamber evenings.

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Prague in spring — the best season to visit

Prague in spring: cherry blossoms on Petřín, Easter markets, the Prague Spring Festival, and perfect 15–20°C temperatures. The complete March–May guide.