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Cheb

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Cheb at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 22°
Sunshine a year
1,590 h
Rain a year
775 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
459 m

Climate in Cheb

Cheb has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Cheb is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

36

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 6°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 9°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:3118:22

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 07:10–08:15 · evening 17:37–18:42
Blue hour
Morning 06:58–07:10 · evening 18:42–18:54

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 Cheb in October?

In October, Cheb is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 51 min07:31 – 18:22
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %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 %42 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %

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

Sunshine hours in Cheb

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,590 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.1 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.1 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 28 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Cheb, 28 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Cheb

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 60 min
Fair skin
about 75 min
Light brown skin
about 105 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

Rain in Cheb: 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.

Per year
775 mm on 144 days
Wettest month
Jul · 84 mm
Driest month
Apr · 49 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 60 mm

In October, Cheb has about 11 rainy days with 60 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Cheb

How breezy and how cloudy Cheb 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.

Year average
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Cheb typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
70 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 59 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 85 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 3.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Cheb: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Cheb

How often the day gets hot in Cheb (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Aug · 22 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 12 °C

In October, Cheb has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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

Snow in Cheb

When Cheb is likely to be white: 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 days a year
25 days
Fresh snow a year
87 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 6 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Cheb.

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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Cheb

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 (13°). 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.

OctoberDay 12°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan111°−4°1.4 h1364
FebruaryFeb163°−3°2.6 h1153
MarchMar167°−1°3.8 h1257
AprilApr4813°3°5.9 h1149
MayMay6617°8°6.7 h1472
JuneJun7521°12°7.1 h1372
JulyJul7322°13°7.2 h1484
AugustAug7522°13°6.9 h1278
SeptemberSep7118°9°5.0 h1064
OctoberOct3612°6°3.1 h1160
NovemberNov166°1°1.3 h1158
DecemberDec112°−2°1.1 h1363

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

50.08° N, 12.37° E · 459 m · Europe/Prague

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Cheb

The best time to visit Cheb is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent in March and from May to August and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.

Cheb through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Cheb in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

  • 7–17 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Cheb in summer

Jun – Aug

74

Good

  • 21–22 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 39 rainy days in all

Cheb in autumn

Sep – Nov

41

Fair

  • 6–18 °C by day
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Cheb in winter

Dec – Feb

13

Poor

  • 1–3 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cheb for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Cheb

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Cheb: score 75 against 36. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Cheb
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score3675better
Day high12°21°
Night low6°12°
Sunshine3.1 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days11better13
Rainfall60 mmbetter72 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

Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar, May – Aug, Dec – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Cheb month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January1° · 1 h

In January, Cheb is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 64 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in January
16February3° · 3 h

In February, Cheb is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in February
16March7° · 4 h

In March, Cheb is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in March
48April13° · 6 h

In April, Cheb 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 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in April
66May17° · 7 h

In May, Cheb 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 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in May
75June21° · 7 h

In June, Cheb is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in June
73July22° · 7 h

In July, Cheb is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in July
75August22° · 7 h

In August, Cheb is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in August
71September18° · 5 h

In September, Cheb is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 Cheb.

Cheb in September
36October12° · 3 h

In October, Cheb is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in October
16November6° · 1 h

In November, Cheb is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in November
11December2° · 1 h

In December, Cheb is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cheb.

Cheb in December
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Cheb vs. Mariánské Lázně

In October the holiday weather in Cheb and Mariánské Lázně is about equally good (score 36 vs. 35). During the day it is about as warm in Mariánské Lázně as in Cheb.

Cheb vs. Mariánské Lázně, in October
in OctoberChebMariánské Lázně
Holiday score3635
Daytime high12°12°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberCheb 12°Mariánské Lázně 12°
ChebMariánské Lázně
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Ranking

Czechia in October: the best places

In October, Cheb ranks 19 of 20 destinations in this country.

  1. Znojmo14°54
  2. 2Brno14°54
  3. 3Terezín14°52
  4. 4Prague14°51
  5. 5České Budějovice14°50
  6. 6Český Krumlov13°50
  7. 7Olomouc14°49
  8. 8Ústí nad Labem14°48
  9. 19ChebThis page12°36
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Planning a trip to Cheb

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Cheb 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.

Cheb has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    38

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • 5.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    68

    Good

    • 18 °C by day
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    36

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • 3.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    11

    Poor

    • 2 °C by day
    • 1.3 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 35 min
Distance
910 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 Cheb

When is the best time to visit Cheb?

The best time to visit Cheb 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 Cheb?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in Cheb?

Rain is most frequent in March and from May to August and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is April with 49 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Cheb get?

Cheb gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.

What time zone is Cheb in?

Cheb uses the time zone Europe/Prague: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Cheb?

A nonstop flight from London to Cheb takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 910 km.

Which school holidays are best for Cheb?

Cheb has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 11.

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