Czech Republic weather in December
Czech Republic in December averages 1°C (33°F), 30 mm of rain and 1.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Czech Republic, December is the second coldest, the fourth driest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (33°F)
-1–3°C · 29–38°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.4 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 16 km/h
What is Czech Republic like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Czech Republic in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -1°C (29°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Czech Republic is 3.8°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (40°F).
December in Czech Republic is 1.1°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 0°C (31°F).
Daylight in Czech Republic in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 8 minutes in Czech Republic, rising about 07:49 and setting about 15:57 local time.
December ends 14 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Czech Republic has less daylight than December.
Travel guides for Czech Republic
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Czech Republic weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 31°F | 26 mm |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | 22 mm |
| March | 5°C / 41°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 27 mm |
| May | 14°C / 58°F | 65 mm |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 80 mm |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 76 mm |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 79 mm |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 44 mm |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 36 mm |
| November | 5°C / 40°F | 30 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 30 mm |
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FAQs about Czech Republic in December
December climate averages for Czech Republic, 1991–2020.
Czech Republic averages 1°C (33°F) in December, ranging from about -1°C (29°F) at night to 3°C (38°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 1°C (33°F) against 0°C (31°F) in January — 1.1°C warmer.
December is 3.8°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 8 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Czech Republic.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:49 and sunset about 15:57 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes shorter than it starts.
