AI-generatedPrachatice at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 793 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 561 m
Climate in Prachatice
Prachatice has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Prachatice is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Prachatice
The best time to visit Prachatice is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is July with 110 mm of precipitation.
Prachatice through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Prachatice in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Prachatice in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Prachatice in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–19 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Prachatice in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 30 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
Dec – 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
Fair
Best time to visit: April – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:2318:17
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 07:03–08:06 · evening 17:33–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:03 · evening 18:36–18:48
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 Prachatice compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Prachatice in October?
In October, Prachatice is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachatice.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:23 – 18:17
- 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
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %57 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %57 %
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 Prachatice
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 Prachatice: score 75 against 47. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. August has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 51 mmbetter | 100 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Prachatice month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January2° · 1.7 h
In January, Prachatice is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in January20February4° · 3.0 h
In February, Prachatice is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in February22March9° · 4.3 h
In March, Prachatice is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in March63April15° · 6.2 h
In April, Prachatice is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in April69May19° · 6.7 h
In May, Prachatice is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in May74June22° · 7.3 h
In June, Prachatice is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in June71July24° · 7.4 h
In July, Prachatice is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in July75August24° · 7.2 h
In August, Prachatice is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in August73September19° · 5.2 h
In September, Prachatice is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in September47October13° · 3.5 h
In October, Prachatice is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in October20November7° · 1.9 h
In November, Prachatice is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in November16December3° · 1.6 h
In December, Prachatice is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Prachatice.
Prachatice in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Prachatice
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 2° | −4° | 1.7 h | 11 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 4° | −4° | 3.0 h | 9 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | 0° | 4.3 h | 11 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 15° | 3° | 6.2 h | 10 | 51 |
| MayMay | 69 | 19° | 8° | 6.7 h | 15 | 92 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 22° | 11° | 7.3 h | 14 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 24° | 13° | 7.4 h | 15 | 110 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 24° | 13° | 7.2 h | 13 | 100 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 19° | 9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 70 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 5° | 3.5 h | 10 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 20 | 7° | 1° | 1.9 h | 9 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 3° | −3° | 1.6 h | 10 | 42 |
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
49.01° N, 14.00° E · 561 m · Europe/Prague
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Prachatice
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 3.5 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Prachatice, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Prachatice: 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, Prachatice has about 10 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Prachatice
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Prachatice
How breezy and how cloudy Prachatice 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 Prachatice typically peaks at 14 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 70 % of the sky over Prachatice: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Prachatice
How often the day gets hot in Prachatice (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, Prachatice 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
Snow in Prachatice
Snow is possible in Prachatice, 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, Prachatice has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 1 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
Planning a trip to Prachatice
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Prachatice 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.
Prachatice has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 51
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.7 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 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.
Good to know: Czechia
- Currency
- Czech Koruna (CZK)
- Language
- Czech
- Sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +420
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Prachatice vs Strakonice
In October the holiday weather in Prachatice and Strakonice is about equally good (score 47 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Strakonice as in Prachatice.
| in October | Prachatice | Strakonice |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Prachatice
When is the best time to visit Prachatice?
The best time to visit Prachatice is from April to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Prachatice?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Prachatice?
The wettest month is July with 110 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Prachatice get?
Prachatice gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Prachatice in?
Prachatice is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Prachatice?
A nonstop flight from London to Prachatice takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Prachatice?
Prachatice has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 51, May half-term 70, summer holidays 74, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 16.