Month guide · Prague · Czechia
Prague in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 1°C (34°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 8.9 hours of daylight. Grey and cold, but quiet; the Christmas markets usually open at the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 1°C (34°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Prague: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 1°C (34°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with October (13°C (55°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:16
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:19
- Daylight
- About 8.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild, often sunny September, golden October and cold, grey November with far fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution — commemorations on Národní třída (17 November)
- Christmas markets open (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Historic site · Old Town
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
The hourly show is brief and the crowd is thick with pickpockets; the tower view is the better experience.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
Park · Malá Strana
Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower
Orchards, woods and a rose garden cover this hill above Malá Strana.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
Take metro C to Vyšehrad and walk in through the Tábor Gate, then come down the riverside stairs towards Náplavka.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Architecture · New Town
Dancing House
Designed by Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry and completed in 1996, this riverside building of two twisting towers is nicknamed Fred and Ginger after the dancing pair.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near 1°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Prague?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Prague in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Prague?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and cold, but quiet; the Christmas markets usually open at the end of the month.
+How warm is Prague in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 1°C (34°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Prague in November?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.