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Prague in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Prague in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 2 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
31/100 · #11
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#7
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
Prague · DecemberPhoto: Lucas Garron · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 2 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 93 %
For your trip planning
December: short outdoor stages rather than long waits
The average low is below freezing. Plan outdoor stages with opportunities to warm up and check current path conditions, especially on slopes. Monthly figures establish neither guaranteed snow nor ice-free walking routes.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43 | 1.1 | 90 | 2.8 | 37 |
| December (selected) | 2 | -3 | 11 | 43 | 0.8 | 93 | 3.2 | 31 |
| January | 1 | -5 | 11 | 38 | 1.0 | 92 | 3.4 | 30 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (31/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +6 | +4.7 °C | +3.6 °C | -1.3 | +0.9 mm | +0.3 h | -2.6 % | -0.4 m/s |
| January | -1 | -0.8 °C | -1.5 °C | +0.2 | -4.5 mm | +0.2 h | -0.5 % | +0.3 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Prague in December?
The average daily high is around 2 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Prague in December?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 43 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Prague?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Prague. December is not among them.