AI-generatedČeské Budějovice at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 695 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 381 m
Climate in České Budějovice
České Budějovice has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, České Budějovice is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2118:15
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:01–08:04 · evening 17:31–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:01 · evening 18:34–18:47
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in České Budějovice in October?
In October, České Budějovice is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:21 – 18:15
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Prague
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in České Budějovice
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in České Budějovice, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in České Budějovice
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in České Budějovice: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, České Budějovice has about 9 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in České Budějovice
How breezy and how cloudy České Budějovice is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in České Budějovice typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over České Budějovice: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in České Budějovice
How often the day gets hot in České Budějovice (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, České Budějovice has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in České Budějovice
Snow is possible in České Budějovice, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in České Budějovice.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in České Budějovice
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | 3° | −4° | 1.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 5° | −3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 10 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 60 | 14° | 4° | 6.3 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 73 | 18° | 9° | 6.7 h | 13 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 22° | 13° | 7.5 h | 13 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 14 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 23° | 14° | 7.3 h | 12 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 10° | 5.4 h | 10 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 14° | 6° | 3.7 h | 9 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 4° | −2° | 1.7 h | 10 | 40 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
48.97° N, 14.47° E · 381 m · Europe/Prague
Best time to visit České Budějovice
The best time to visit České Budějovice is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 92 mm.
České Budějovice through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
České Budějovice in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
České Budějovice in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
České Budějovice in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
České Budějovice in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in České Budějovice for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in České Budějovice
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in České Budějovice: score 78 against 50. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 78better |
| Day high | 14° | 23° |
| Night low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 7.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 48 mmbetter | 84 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
České Budějovice month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January3° · 2 h
In January, České Budějovice is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in January20February5° · 3 h
In February, České Budějovice is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in February25March9° · 4 h
In March, České Budějovice is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in March60April14° · 6 h
In April, České Budějovice is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in April73May18° · 7 h
In May, České Budějovice is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in May76June22° · 8 h
In June, České Budějovice is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in June74July23° · 8 h
In July, České Budějovice is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in July78August23° · 7 h
In August, České Budějovice is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in August75September19° · 5 h
In September, České Budějovice is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in September50October14° · 4 h
In October, České Budějovice is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in October20November8° · 2 h
In November, České Budějovice is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
České Budějovice in November17December4° · 2 h
In December, České Budějovice is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in České Budějovice.
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České Budějovice vs. Český Krumlov
In October the holiday weather in České Budějovice and Český Krumlov is about equally good (score 50 vs. 48). During the day Český Krumlov is 1 °C cooler than České Budějovice.
| in October | České Budějovice | Český Krumlov |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to České Budějovice
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České Budějovice in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
České Budějovice has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about České Budějovice
When is the best time to visit České Budějovice?
The best time to visit České Budějovice is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in České Budějovice?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in České Budějovice?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 92 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does České Budějovice get?
České Budějovice gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is České Budějovice in?
České Budějovice uses the time zone Europe/Prague: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to České Budějovice?
A nonstop flight from London to České Budějovice takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for České Budějovice?
České Budějovice has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 17.
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