AI-generatedOlomouc at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 686 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 223 m
Climate in Olomouc
Olomouc has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Olomouc is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 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 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:1018:03
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 06:51–07:54 · evening 17:19–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:38–06:51 · evening 18:23–18:35
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 Olomouc in October?
In October, Olomouc 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 Olomouc.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:10 – 18:03
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %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 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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 Olomouc
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 3.6 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Olomouc, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 22 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 Olomouc
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 in Olomouc: 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, Olomouc has about 9 rainy days with 48 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Olomouc
How breezy and how cloudy Olomouc 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 Olomouc typically peaks at 17 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 68 % of the sky over Olomouc: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Olomouc
How often the day gets hot in Olomouc (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, Olomouc 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 Olomouc
Snow is possible in Olomouc, 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 Olomouc.
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 Olomouc
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), 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 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 | 18 | 1° | −4° | 1.8 h | 9 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 4° | −3° | 2.9 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 9° | −1° | 4.3 h | 9 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 14° | 4° | 6.5 h | 9 | 42 |
| MayMay | 75 | 19° | 9° | 7.3 h | 13 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 23° | 13° | 7.6 h | 12 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 24° | 15° | 7.9 h | 14 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 24° | 15° | 7.8 h | 11 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 11° | 5.7 h | 10 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 14° | 6° | 3.6 h | 9 | 48 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 8° | 2° | 1.8 h | 9 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 20 | 2° | −3° | 1.4 h | 9 | 36 |
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
49.60° N, 17.25° E · 223 m · Europe/Prague
Best time to visit Olomouc
The best time to visit Olomouc 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 96 mm.
Olomouc through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Olomouc in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Olomouc in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Olomouc in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Olomouc in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Olomouc for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Olomouc
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 Olomouc: score 81 against 49. In August, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. August has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 81better |
| Day high | 14° | 24° |
| Night low | 6° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 48 mmbetter | 80 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
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 – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Olomouc month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January1° · 2 h
In January, Olomouc is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °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 9 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in January21February4° · 3 h
In February, Olomouc is cold: daytime highs average 4 °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 8 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in February27March9° · 4 h
In March, Olomouc is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in March62April14° · 7 h
In April, Olomouc is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in April75May19° · 7 h
In May, Olomouc is mild: daytime highs average 19 °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 73 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in May78June23° · 8 h
In June, Olomouc is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in June76July24° · 8 h
In July, Olomouc is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in July81August24° · 8 h
In August, Olomouc is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in August76September19° · 6 h
In September, Olomouc is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in September49October14° · 4 h
In October, Olomouc 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 Olomouc.
Olomouc in October20November8° · 2 h
In November, Olomouc 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 45 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olomouc.
Olomouc in November20December2° · 1 h
In December, Olomouc is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Olomouc.
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Olomouc vs. Brno
In October Brno has the better holiday weather (score 54 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Brno as in Olomouc.
| in October | Olomouc | Brno |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Planning a trip to Olomouc
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Olomouc 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.
Olomouc has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,270 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 Olomouc
When is the best time to visit Olomouc?
The best time to visit Olomouc 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 Olomouc?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Olomouc?
Rain is most frequent from May to July; the wettest month is July with 96 mm. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Olomouc get?
Olomouc gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Olomouc in?
Olomouc uses the time zone Europe/Prague: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Olomouc?
A nonstop flight from London to Olomouc takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Olomouc?
Olomouc has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 76, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 19.
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