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Prague in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Prague in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Prague, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Prague in December 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Prague in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 33 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-9°F
Min.
+63°F
Max.
33 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Prague has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Prague in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Prague for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +52°F during the day to a minimum of +9°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°F to +43°F.

Is Prague warm or cold in December?

Prague is typically chill in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Prague, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Prague in December

Prague weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+37°F+36°F
Min. temperature
+12°F-9°F-17°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+63°F+61°F
Rainfall
34 mm33 mm33 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%84%83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
131212
Rainy days
1197
Snowy days
489

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 33 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Prague in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Prague is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 91 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Prague wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 21 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Prague based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 23 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Prague.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Prague?

This is the weather in Prague in December 2023:
1 December
🌫️
+30°F
2 December
🌫️
+29°F
3 December
🌨️
+30°F
4 December
☀️
+26°F
5 December
🌫️
+32°F
6 December
🌫️
+36°F
7 December
☁️
+36°F
8 December
🌫️
+33°F
9 December
🌫️
+37°F
10 December
🌧️
+43°F
11 December
☀️
+49°F
12 December
🌧️
+48°F
13 December
🌫️
+49°F
14 December
🌧️
+45°F
15 December
🌧️
+41°F
16 December
☁️
+45°F
17 December
☀️
+48°F
18 December
☀️
+51°F
19 December
☀️
+51°F
20 December
🌧️
+43°F
21 December
🌧️
+48°F
22 December
🌧️
+40°F
23 December
🌧️
+38°F
24 December
🌧️
+52°F
25 December
☁️
+52°F
26 December
☁️
+50°F
27 December
☀️
+45°F
28 December
☀️
+50°F
29 December
☁️
+52°F
30 December
☀️
+49°F
31 December
☀️
+43°F
In December 2023 Prague had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Prague climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Prague in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+52°F) and the highest in 2018 (+60°F). The driest year was 1982 with only 345 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 1671 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Prague in December:

Is December a good time to visit Prague?

It’s always a good time to visit Prague, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Prague in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Prague rainy in December?

Prague is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Prague in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Prague in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Czech Republic

Check out the weather for other cities in Czech Republic.

Monthly weather in Prague

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Prague, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.