Prague in December
Christmas atmosphere at its peak
- Temperature
- 1–5°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Christmas markets and festive streets.
–Festive demand raises crowds and prices.
Christmas markets and festive streets.
Prague vs Kraków in December
Kraków edges it in December. Prague averages 1–5°C with moderate crowds; Kraków -3–3°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Prague and Kraków
The verdict for December
- WeatherPrague has the better weather7/10 vs 3.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate-High
- PricesKraków is cheaper€€€ vs €€€€
- OverallKraków comes out ahead7/10 vs 7.4/10
Kraków in December
Festive, magical and very busy
- Temperature
- -3–3°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Exceptional festive atmosphere
–Cold and busy
December transforms Kraków’s Old Town with its Christmas market and festive atmosphere. Temperatures hover around freezing and daylight is limited, while visitor numbers rise significantly toward Christmas.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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