Month guide · Prague · Czechia
Prague in May
What May is really like in Prague: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Prague. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 15.4 hours of daylight. One of the best months, with lilac and fruit blossom, long days and beer gardens opening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Prague: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with April (15°C (59°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:16
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:41
- Daylight
- About 15.4 hours
Spring (March–May). Cold in March, warming quickly with blossom on Petřín in April and May; the Prague Spring music festival begins in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Prague Spring International Music Festival (usually opens 12 May and runs into early June)
- Prague Marathon (usually early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Hradčany
Prague Castle
Arrive at opening or late afternoon; the courtyards are free to walk, and the noon changing of the guard in the first courtyard draws big crowds.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
- Kids
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Historic site · Old Town
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
Installed in 1410, the Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall is the oldest of its kind still working.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
Park · Malá Strana
Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower
Walk up through the orchards from Malá Strana or from Strahov Monastery, which is almost level with the top.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
Legend places Prague's founding on this fortified rock above the Vltava.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Prague?
One of the best months to visit Prague, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Prague?
It is one of the best months to visit Prague. One of the best months, with lilac and fruit blossom, long days and beer gardens opening.
+How warm is Prague in May?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Prague in May?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.