The quietest, cheapest and moodiest month — until the Christmas markets arrive at the very end.
November in Prague at a glance
| Temperature | 1 / 7 °C average low / high |
| Daylight | About 8h 45m |
| Crowds | Lowest of the year |
| Prices | Annual low |
November is Prague’s low season and its most atmospheric month. Fog sits on the river, the trees go bare, the light is short and dramatic, and the tourist crowds essentially disappear. Hotel prices bottom out. Then, on the last Saturday, the Christmas tree is lit on Old Town Square and the city changes completely overnight.
What’s on in November
| 17 November Freedom and Democracy Day |
National holiday marking 1989. Candles and gatherings on Národní třída. Read more |
| 20 November Peace Square market opens |
The neighbourhood Christmas market in Vinohrady opens a week before the central ones. Read more |
| 28 November 2026 Christmas tree lighting |
16:30 on Old Town Square — the official start of the season. Read more |
Where to go this month
- Foggy river mornings — The most atmospheric photography of the year, from the embankments and the bridges. More
- Warm interiors — Tea houses, historic cafés and pub interiors — November is for sitting down. More
- Museums and concerts — Empty galleries and a full concert calendar. More
Photography in November
Fog and bare branches make November the most dramatic month for landscape and moody portrait work. The light is soft all day, which is forgiving, but sunset comes at 16:15 so plan tightly.
For family and couple sessions in November, a local photographer will know which spots hold the light at that hour — Kemal Onur Ozman shoots families, couples and engagements across Prague and took many of the photographs on this site.
Practical tips for November
- Dark by 16:30 — plan outdoor sights for the morning.
- Cheapest hotel rates of the year until the last week.
- The tree lighting weekend books out; the rest of the month does not.
Plan the rest of your year
Every month in Prague has a different character. Compare all the monthly guides, or jump straight to the next season.
Weather averages and event dates last verified in August 2026.
