AI-generatedČeský Krumlov 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
- 492 m
Climate in Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov 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 2 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Český Krumlov 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 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2118:16
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 07:02–08:04 · evening 17:32–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:02 · evening 18:35–18:47
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 Český Krumlov in October?
In October, Český Krumlov is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 Český Krumlov.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:21 – 18:16
- 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 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Český Krumlov
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 Český Krumlov, 34 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 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 Český Krumlov
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 95 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 Český Krumlov: 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, Český Krumlov has about 9 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Český Krumlov
How breezy and how cloudy Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov: 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 Český Krumlov
How often the day gets hot in Český Krumlov (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, Český Krumlov has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Český Krumlov
Snow is possible in Český Krumlov, 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 Český Krumlov.
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 Český Krumlov
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 July (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 | 2° | −4° | 1.9 h | 10 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 4° | −4° | 3.1 h | 9 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 8° | −1° | 4.3 h | 10 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 13° | 3° | 6.3 h | 10 | 45 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 8° | 6.7 h | 13 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 21° | 12° | 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 | 18° | 10° | 5.4 h | 10 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 13° | 6° | 3.7 h | 9 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 7° | 1° | 2.0 h | 9 | 42 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 3° | −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
48.81° N, 14.32° E · 492 m · Europe/Prague
Best time to visit Český Krumlov
The best time to visit Český Krumlov 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.
Český Krumlov through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Český Krumlov in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Český Krumlov in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Český Krumlov in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Český Krumlov in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °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 Český Krumlov for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Český Krumlov
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 Český Krumlov: score 78 against 50. In August, days are 10 °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 | 13° | 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
Český Krumlov month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January2° · 2 h
In January, Český Krumlov is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in January20February4° · 3 h
In February, Český Krumlov is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in February22March8° · 4 h
In March, Český Krumlov is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in March58April13° · 6 h
In April, Český Krumlov is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °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 so-so month for a holiday in Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in April73May17° · 7 h
In May, Český Krumlov is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in May76June21° · 8 h
In June, Český Krumlov is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in June74July23° · 8 h
In July, Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in July78August23° · 7 h
In August, Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in August75September18° · 5 h
In September, Český Krumlov is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in September50October13° · 4 h
In October, Český Krumlov is cool: daytime highs average 13 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in October20November7° · 2 h
In November, Český Krumlov is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °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 Český Krumlov.
Český Krumlov in November17December3° · 2 h
In December, Český Krumlov is cold: daytime highs average 3 °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 Český Krumlov.
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Český Krumlov vs. České Budějovice
In October České Budějovice has the better holiday weather (score 56 vs. 50). During the day České Budějovice is 1 °C warmer than Český Krumlov.
| in October | Český Krumlov | České Budějovice |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Český Krumlov
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Český Krumlov 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.
Český Krumlov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °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
- 18 °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
- 13 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °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
- 1,090 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 Český Krumlov
When is the best time to visit Český Krumlov?
The best time to visit Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Český Krumlov?
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 Český Krumlov get?
Český Krumlov 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 Český Krumlov in?
Český Krumlov uses the time zone Europe/Prague: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Český Krumlov?
A nonstop flight from London to Český Krumlov takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,090 km.
Which school holidays are best for Český Krumlov?
Český Krumlov 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 47, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 17.
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