Prague Weather in December. With an average daily temperature of 35.5 degrees Fahrenheit—and not much of a range between the high and low averages—December marks the start of the cold season for the capital city of the Czech Republic. However, the average precipitation (rain or light snow) this month is less than one inch over an average of One of the main markets is in Wenceslas Square, named after the so-called good king Svaty Vaclav, who is the country's patron saint and the inspiration behind the famous carol "Good King Wenceslas." Tips for Navigating the Crowds at Prague’s Christmas Markets. Prague’s Christmas markets can get quite crowded, especially during peak hours and on weekends. Here are some tips for navigating the crowds and making the most of your visit: 1. Best times to visit the markets. The markets are busiest in the evenings and on weekends. Best Prague Christmas Markets Old Town Square Christmas Market. Hours: 10 am to 10 pm. This is Prague’s liveliest Christmas market. It’s a must see, both during the day and at night, with its brilliant display of twinkling lights and Christmas tree. Discovering Prague’s Christmas markets is like stepping into a storybook of holiday cheer. The atmosphere is scented with cinnamon and clove and you can indulge in mulled wine, sweet-smelling Christmas markets in Munich will start closing around noon on Christmas eve and completely done by Christmas day - amazing at the speed they disappear. Prague will stay open pass New Years so that could affect your planning. Weekends are worse but weekdays especially the week before Christmas are pretty packed also. Best of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Prague- Winter Tour. 5. Full-day Tours. from. $168.82. per adult (price varies by group size) Meissen and Dresden Christmas Market Full Day Private Tour from Prague. 2. Full-day Tours. From 2nd December 2023 to 6th January 2024. The Christmas markets in Old Town Square in the centre of Prague are the biggest project of its kind in the Czech Republic. Set in the very heart of the city is a traditional Czech marketplace, where, in dozens of wooden stalls, merchants offer typical Christmas goods and items such as traditional Prague's Castle District is a must-visit in winter, with attractions such as the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Explore Prague's Old Town and Jewish Quarter on the second day, with highlights including Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, and the Prague Christmas Markets. The Czech Republic is a perfect destination Prague’s Christmas markets are wonderful. Prague’s Christmas markets start each year in early December and are finished by January 6. This starts later than the Vienna and Budapest Christmas markets, which make their debut in mid-November, but they go on a bit longer than the German Christmas markets, which typically end on December 23. tbAO.