When is the best time to visit Prague?

It is pleasant to be out in May and from August to September: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 26 °C; it rains most often in July.

What should you see in Prague?

Start with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, Dancing House, and Prague Astronomical Clock.

How do I get around Prague?

Public transport includes buses, trams and a metro with three lines.

Is Prague easy to explore on foot?

Yes. You can walk from Wenceslas Square to Old Town Square, or from Old Town across Charles Bridge to the Castle District. Almost all streets are cobbled, so bring comfortable shoes.

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Prague

Gothic and Baroque streets, historic quarters and walks along the Vltava.

PleasantMay, Aug–Sep
From Frankfurt0 h 55 min
Well-known hotels8.9 out of 10
Warmest monthJul, 26 °C

Prague is known for its historic centre and its blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture. It suits you if you enjoy historic buildings, culture and exploring old neighbourhoods on foot.

Visit Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, cross Charles Bridge, and explore Old Town Square and the Prague astronomical clock. You can also include the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the Old-New Synagogue, Strahov Monastery, Wenceslas Square and the Dancing House; walking tours take you through Old Town, New Town or Hradčany.

Pleasant in May and from August to September

Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.

May: 10 to 19 °C, rain on 3 days in 10

All months as a table

Month	Low to high	Rain
January	-1 – 4 °C	2 in 10
February	0 – 7 °C	2 in 10
March	2 – 10 °C	2 in 10
April	6 – 15 °C	2 in 10
May	10 – 19 °C	3 in 10
June	14 – 25 °C	4 in 10
July	16 – 26 °C	4 in 10
August	16 – 26 °C	3 in 10
September	12 – 21 °C	3 in 10
October	8 – 15 °C	2 in 10
November	3 – 9 °C	2 in 10
December	1 – 5 °C	2 in 10

Getting there

From Frankfurt about 0 hrs 55 min by schedule. You land in Prague (PRG), 12 km from the centre.

Where to stay in Prague?

The best-known hotels

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9.1OREA Hotel Pyramida Praha★★★★ · 20,000 reviews
9.1Don Giovanni Hotel Prague - Great Hotels of The World★★★★ · 20,000 reviews
9.1Iris Hotel Eden - Czech Leading Hotels★★★★ · 20,000 reviews
8.9Grand Hotel Prague Towers - Czech Leading Hotels★★★★★ · 20,000 reviews
8.8Grandium Hotel Prague★★★★★ · 19,713 reviews
8.2Old Town Square Apartments★★★★ · 18,931 reviews
9.2Grand Hotel International - Czech Leading Hotels★★★★ · 17,472 reviews
8.8Grandior Hotel Prague★★★★★ · 16,788 reviews

Worth seeing

Food and drink

Bohemian cooking is hearty, with goulash and dumplings as a typical dish. Svíčková, beef simmered in a thick cream sauce with vegetables, is considered the classic Prague meal; for dessert, try fruit dumplings.

What travellers ask

It is pleasant to be out in May and from August to September: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 26 °C; it rains most often in July.
From Frankfurt about 0 hrs 55 min by schedule. You land in Prague (PRG), 12 km from the centre.
Start with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, Dancing House, and Prague Astronomical Clock.
Public transport includes buses, trams and a metro with three lines.
Yes. You can walk from Wenceslas Square to Old Town Square, or from Old Town across Charles Bridge to the Castle District. Almost all streets are cobbled, so bring comfortable shoes.

As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.

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