AI-generatedStrakonice at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 670 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 393 m
Climate in Strakonice
Strakonice has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Strakonice is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Strakonice
The best time to visit Strakonice is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation.
Strakonice through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Strakonice in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–19 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Strakonice in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Strakonice in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–20 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Strakonice in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
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
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: May – 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 10°
- 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 07:04–08:07 · evening 17:33–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:04 · evening 18:36–18:49
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 Strakonice 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 Strakonice in October?
In October, Strakonice 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 46 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Strakonice.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 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
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
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
Compare two months in Strakonice
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 Strakonice: score 79 against 47. In August, days are 12 °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 | 47 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 46 mmbetter | 82 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Strakonice month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January2° · 1.7 h
In January, Strakonice is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in January21February4° · 3.1 h
In February, Strakonice is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in February25March9° · 4.3 h
In March, Strakonice is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in March63April15° · 6.4 h
In April, Strakonice is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 41 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in April74May19° · 7.2 h
In May, Strakonice is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in May76June23° · 7.7 h
In June, Strakonice is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in June76July25° · 8.0 h
In July, Strakonice is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in July79August25° · 7.7 h
In August, Strakonice is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in August76September20° · 5.6 h
In September, Strakonice is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in September47October13° · 3.5 h
In October, Strakonice 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 46 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in October19November7° · 1.7 h
In November, Strakonice is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in November18December3° · 1.4 h
In December, Strakonice is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strakonice.
Strakonice in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 25°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Strakonice
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 (−3°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | 17 | 2° | −3° | 1.7 h | 10 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 4° | −3° | 3.1 h | 9 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 9° | 1° | 4.3 h | 11 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 15° | 4° | 6.4 h | 10 | 41 |
| MayMay | 74 | 19° | 9° | 7.2 h | 13 | 74 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 23° | 12° | 7.7 h | 13 | 81 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 25° | 14° | 8.0 h | 14 | 87 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 25° | 13° | 7.7 h | 12 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 20° | 10° | 5.6 h | 10 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 13° | 5° | 3.5 h | 10 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | 7° | 2° | 1.7 h | 9 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 3° | −2° | 1.4 h | 10 | 39 |
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
49.26° N, 13.90° E · 393 m · Europe/Prague
Sunshine1,780 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Strakonice
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 Strakonice, 32 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 23 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain670 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Strakonice: 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, Strakonice has about 10 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 8 in June
UV index in Strakonice
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 100 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 & cloudsWindiest in February: 16 km/h
Wind and clouds in Strakonice
How breezy and how cloudy Strakonice 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 Strakonice 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 Strakonice: 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 & humidity9 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Strakonice
How often the day gets hot in Strakonice (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, Strakonice 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
SnowChance of snow up to 44% in January
Snow in Strakonice
Snow is possible in Strakonice, 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 Strakonice.
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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Strakonice 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.
Strakonice has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.5 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
- 1,050 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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Strakonice vs Písek
In October the holiday weather in Strakonice and Písek is about equally good (score 47 vs 50). During the day Písek is 1 °C warmer than Strakonice.
| in October | Strakonice | Písek |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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In October, Strakonice ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 14StrakoniceThis page13°47
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Frequently asked questions about Strakonice
When is the best time to visit Strakonice?
The best time to visit Strakonice 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 Strakonice?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Strakonice?
The wettest month is July with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Strakonice get?
Strakonice gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Strakonice in?
Strakonice is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Strakonice?
A nonstop flight from London to Strakonice takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,050 km.
Which school holidays are best for Strakonice?
Strakonice 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 52, May half-term 74, summer holidays 78, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 18.