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Děčín

City break

Děčín at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,560 h
Rain a year
562 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
135 m

Climate in Děčín

Děčín has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Děčín 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

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:2418:13

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 07:04–08:09 · evening 17:28–18:34
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:04 · evening 18:34–18:46

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 Děčín in October?

In October, Děčín is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Děčín.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 49 min07:24 – 18:13
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
72 %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 %0 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %58 %

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 Děčín

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

Per year
1,560 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 2.8 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 26 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 2.8 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Děčín, 26 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 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 Děčín

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 65 min
Fair skin
about 80 min
Light brown skin
about 115 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 Děčín: 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
562 mm on 119 days
Wettest month
Jul · 70 mm
Driest month
Apr · 32 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 43 mm

In October, Děčín has about 10 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Děčín

How breezy and how cloudy Děčín 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
15 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Mar · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 15 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Děčín typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Aug · 56 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 72 %Sunshine 2.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Děčín: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Děčín

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

Hot days a year
5 days
Hottest month
Aug · 24 °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 14 °C

In October, Děčín 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

Snow in Děčín

Snow is possible in Děčín, 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 days a year
12 days
Fresh snow a year
39 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 1 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Děčín.

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 Děčín

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°
  • Pleasant 15–20°

CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan173°−2°1.2 h1038
FebruaryFeb205°−2°2.3 h932
MarchMar239°1°3.6 h1037
AprilApr6014°5°5.8 h832
MayMay7618°10°6.8 h1253
JuneJun8022°13°7.1 h1162
JulyJul7624°15°7.2 h1270
AugustAug7924°15°7.0 h1167
SeptemberSep7619°11°4.9 h950
OctoberOct4614°8°2.8 h1043
NovemberNov198°3°1.3 h940
DecemberDec194°0°1.0 h938

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

50.78° N, 14.21° E · 135 m · Europe/Prague

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Děčín

The best time to visit Děčín is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 70 mm of precipitation.

Děčín through the seasons

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

Děčín in spring

Mar – May

53

Fair

  • 9–18 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Děčín in summer

Jun – Aug

78

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Děčín in autumn

Sep – Nov

47

Fair

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Děčín in winter

Dec – Feb

19

Poor

  • 3–5 °C by day
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Děčín 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 Děčín

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 Děčín: score 80 against 46. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Děčín
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4680better
Day high14°22°
Night low8°13°
Sunshine2.8 h7.1 hbetter
Rainy days10better11
Rainfall43 mmbetter62 mm
Muggy days0better1

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

May – Jun, Aug – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Jul

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Dec – Feb

Snow on 2 or more days

Děčín month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January3° · 1 h

In January, Děčín is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °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 10 days, totalling 38 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in January
20February5° · 2 h

In February, Děčín is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in February
23March9° · 4 h

In March, Děčín is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in March
60April14° · 6 h

In April, Děčín is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in April
76May18° · 7 h

In May, Děčín is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in May
80June22° · 7 h

In June, Děčín 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 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in June
76July24° · 7 h

In July, Děčín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in July
79August24° · 7 h

In August, Děčín is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in August
76September19° · 5 h

In September, Děčín is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in September
46October14° · 3 h

In October, Děčín is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in October
19November8° · 1 h

In November, Děčín is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in November
19December4° · 1 h

In December, Děčín is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Děčín.

Děčín in December
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Děčín vs. Ústí nad Labem

In October the holiday weather in Děčín and Ústí nad Labem is about equally good (score 46 vs. 48). During the day it is about as warm in Ústí nad Labem as in Děčín.

Děčín vs. Ústí nad Labem, in October
in OctoberDěčínÚstí nad Labem
Holiday score4648
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1010
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberDěčín 14°Ústí nad Labem 14°
DěčínÚstí nad Labem
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Ranking

Czechia in October: the best places

In October, Děčín ranks 14 of 20 destinations in this country.

  1. Brno14°54
  2. 2Znojmo14°54
  3. 3Terezín14°52
  4. 4Prague14°51
  5. 5České Budějovice14°50
  6. 6Český Krumlov13°50
  7. 7Olomouc14°49
  8. 8Ústí nad Labem14°48
  9. 14DěčínThis page14°46
All destinations: Czechia

Planning a trip to Děčín

Weather for your travel dates

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

Děčín 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.

Děčín has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 12 °C by day
    • 5.1 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    77

    Good

    • 19 °C by day
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.1 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 2.8 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    18

    Poor

    • 3 °C by day
    • 1.1 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 45 min
Distance
1,020 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 Děčín

When is the best time to visit Děčín?

The best time to visit Děčín 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 Děčín?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.

When does it rain most in Děčín?

The wettest month is July with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 32 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Děčín get?

Děčín gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Děčín in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Děčín?

A nonstop flight from London to Děčín takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,020 km.

Which school holidays are best for Děčín?

Děčín has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 18.

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