Prague in April — Easter, Cherry Blossoms, and the City in Bloom

April is when Prague fully wakes up. Average temperatures reach 8–15°C, cherry blossoms erupt across Petřín Hill and the castle gardens, Easter markets fill Old Town Square, and outdoor terraces buzz with life. The tourist season begins ramping up, but April still offers a gentler pace than the summer months ahead.

Weather and What to Pack

April temperatures in Prague range from about 4°C at night to 15°C during the day, with warm spells occasionally hitting 20°C. Rain is common — April averages 8–10 rainy days. Mornings can be cool while afternoons feel genuinely spring-like.

Pack: layers. A light jacket or fleece for mornings, a waterproof outer layer for rain, comfortable walking shoes, and sunglasses. You'll need short sleeves on warm afternoons and a jacket again by evening. The temperature swing between 8 AM and 3 PM can be 10°C.

Cherry blossoms on Petřín Hill typically peak in mid-to-late April. The exact timing shifts by a week depending on the year's warmth, but mid-April is the safest bet. Our guests who visit during bloom week say it's one of the most beautiful things they've seen in Europe.

Events and Festivals

Easter Markets — when Easter falls in April (as it does most years), wooden stalls appear on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square selling painted eggs (kraslice), pomlázky (willow whips), traditional crafts, and Czech food. Markets typically run 2–3 weeks before Easter through the week after.

Burning of Witches (Pálení čarodějnic, April 30) — on the eve of May Day, Czechs light bonfires and burn straw effigies of witches to chase away winter. Prague's biggest bonfires are on Petřín Hill and at Ladronka Park. Families gather, sausages grill, beer flows, and the atmosphere is festive and slightly wild. It's Czech Halloween meets bonfire night.

Prague International Marathon — usually held in early May, but training events and the half-marathon often fall in late April. The course winds through the Old Town, along the river, and past major landmarks.

What's Open and What's Closed

Everything reopens in April. Castle gardens, Wallenstein Garden, the Petřín funicular, river cruise services, and outdoor attractions all resume full operations. This is the month when Prague transitions to its summer mode.

Museum and gallery hours may extend from April onward. Some attractions that run limited winter schedules (like certain castle towers) return to full hours.

Outdoor dining is back — terraces and beer gardens open across the city. The Letná beer garden, Riegrovy Sady beer garden, and Náplavka riverside bars all come alive.

Crowds and Prices

April is shoulder season — busier than winter but not yet at summer levels. Easter week is the busiest period, with hotel prices spiking 15–25% above the rest of April. Outside Easter week, prices remain moderate.

for April (non-Easter): €90–140 per night for mid-range Old Town or Malá Strana. Easter week adds a premium but still stays below July–August peaks.