AI-generatedJáchymov at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,620 h
- Rain a year
- 733 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 596 m
Climate in Jáchymov
Jáchymov 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 1 °C. With around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Jáchymov is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jáchymov
The best time to visit Jáchymov is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is July with 88 mm of precipitation.
Jáchymov through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jáchymov in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Jáchymov in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Jáchymov in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Jáchymov in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
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
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2918:19
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 07:08–08:13 · evening 17:34–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:08 · evening 18:39–18:52
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.
October in Jáchymov compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Jáchymov in October?
In October, Jáchymov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:29 – 18:19
- 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
- 77 %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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
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
Compare two months in Jáchymov
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 Jáchymov: score 74 against 36. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 83 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jáchymov month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January1° · 1.4 h
In January, Jáchymov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in January18February2° · 2.7 h
In February, Jáchymov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in February16March7° · 3.7 h
In March, Jáchymov is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in March52April13° · 5.9 h
In April, Jáchymov is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in April70May17° · 6.8 h
In May, Jáchymov is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 75 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in May73June21° · 7.1 h
In June, Jáchymov is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in June72July23° · 7.4 h
In July, Jáchymov is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in July74August23° · 7.2 h
In August, Jáchymov is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in August73September17° · 5.2 h
In September, Jáchymov is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in September36October12° · 3.2 h
In October, Jáchymov is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in October18November5° · 1.4 h
In November, Jáchymov is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in November15December2° · 1.1 h
In December, Jáchymov is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jáchymov.
Jáchymov in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jáchymov
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, 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 | 14 | 1° | −4° | 1.4 h | 12 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 2° | −4° | 2.7 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 7° | −1° | 3.7 h | 12 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 13° | 2° | 5.9 h | 11 | 47 |
| MayMay | 70 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 15 | 75 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 21° | 9° | 7.1 h | 14 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 23° | 11° | 7.4 h | 15 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 23° | 11° | 7.2 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 17° | 7° | 5.2 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 12° | 4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 5° | 0° | 1.4 h | 9 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 2° | −3° | 1.1 h | 11 | 50 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine hours in Jáchymov
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 3.2 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Jáchymov, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Jáchymov: 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, Jáchymov has about 11 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jáchymov
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Jáchymov
How breezy and how cloudy Jáchymov 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 Jáchymov typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Jáchymov: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Jáchymov
How often the day gets hot in Jáchymov (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, Jáchymov 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 in Jáchymov
When Jáchymov 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Jáchymov.
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.
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Jáchymov 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.
Jáchymov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 950 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.
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Jáchymov vs Karlovy Vary
In October Karlovy Vary has the better holiday weather (score 45 vs 36). During the day Karlovy Vary is 1 °C warmer than Jáchymov.
| in October | Jáchymov | Karlovy Vary |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 45 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Jáchymov
When is the best time to visit Jáchymov?
The best time to visit Jáchymov 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 Jáchymov?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Jáchymov?
The wettest month is July with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 44 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jáchymov get?
Jáchymov gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Jáchymov in?
Jáchymov is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jáchymov?
A nonstop flight from London to Jáchymov takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jáchymov?
Jáchymov has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 71, summer holidays 73, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 15.