AI-generatedŽatec at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 561 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 233 m
Climate in Žatec
Žatec has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Žatec is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Žatec
The best time to visit Žatec is from April to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to September. The wettest month is July with 72 mm of precipitation.
Žatec through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Žatec in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–20 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Žatec in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Žatec in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Žatec in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, September
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:2618:17
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 07:06–08:11 · evening 17:32–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:06 · evening 18:37–18:49
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 Žatec compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Žatec in October?
In October, Žatec is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Žatec.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 50 min07:26 – 18:17
- 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
- 71 %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 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
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 Žatec
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 Žatec: score 81 against 52. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 43 mmbetter | 69 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Žatec month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January3° · 1.5 h
In January, Žatec is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in January22February5° · 2.8 h
In February, Žatec is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 28 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in February33March10° · 3.9 h
In March, Žatec is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in March74April16° · 6.1 h
In April, Žatec is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in April75May20° · 6.7 h
In May, Žatec is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in May79June24° · 7.2 h
In June, Žatec is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in June78July26° · 7.4 h
In July, Žatec is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in July81August26° · 7.2 h
In August, Žatec is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in August77September20° · 5.3 h
In September, Žatec is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in September52October14° · 3.1 h
In October, Žatec is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in October21November8° · 1.5 h
In November, Žatec is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in November19December4° · 1.2 h
In December, Žatec is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Žatec.
Žatec in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Žatec
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−2°), 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 | 20 | 3° | −2° | 1.5 h | 9 | 33 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 5° | −2° | 2.8 h | 8 | 28 |
| MarchMar | 33 | 10° | 1° | 3.9 h | 9 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 16° | 5° | 6.1 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 75 | 20° | 9° | 6.7 h | 12 | 60 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 12° | 7.2 h | 11 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 26° | 14° | 7.4 h | 12 | 72 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 26° | 14° | 7.2 h | 10 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 20° | 10° | 5.3 h | 9 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 14° | 6° | 3.1 h | 9 | 43 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 8° | 2° | 1.5 h | 8 | 37 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 4° | −1° | 1.2 h | 9 | 35 |
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
50.33° N, 13.55° E · 233 m · Europe/Prague
Sunshine hours in Žatec
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 3.1 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Žatec, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Žatec: 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, Žatec has about 9 rainy days with 43 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Žatec
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 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 110 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 Žatec
How breezy and how cloudy Žatec 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 Žatec typically peaks at 15 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 71 % of the sky over Žatec: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Žatec
How often the day gets hot in Žatec (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, Žatec 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 Žatec
Snow is possible in Žatec, 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 Žatec.
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 Žatec
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Žatec 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.
Žatec has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 20
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 1.4 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 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 990 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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Žatec vs Most
In October the holiday weather in Žatec and Most is about equally good (score 52 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Most as in Žatec.
| in October | Žatec | Most |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Best time | Apr – Sep | Apr – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Žatec
When is the best time to visit Žatec?
The best time to visit Žatec 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 Žatec?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Žatec?
The wettest month is July with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Žatec get?
Žatec gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Žatec in?
Žatec is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Žatec?
A nonstop flight from London to Žatec takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 990 km.
Which school holidays are best for Žatec?
Žatec has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 76, summer holidays 80, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 20.