Weather in December in Czech Republic
Considering a trip to Czech Republic this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Czech Republic in December?
December in Czech Republic generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Horní Malá Úpa at 1°C and cold in Čelákovice at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Čelákovice and -5°C in Horní Malá Úpa. In numerous regions in Czech Republic, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Šatov with an average of 38 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kořenov with 89 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 47 hours of sunshine in Prague. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in Czech Republic for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Czech Republic climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Czech Republic?
Prague
In December Prague generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karlovy Vary
In December Karlovy Vary generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brno
In December Brno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Český Krumlov
In December Český Krumlov generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Harrachov
In December Harrachov generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Czech Republic?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Czech Republic due to the typically poor weather in Prague.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Prague. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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