AI-generatedŽelezná Ruda at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 1,267 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 771 m
Climate in Železná Ruda
Železná Ruda 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 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Železná Ruda is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Železná Ruda
The best time to visit Železná Ruda is from May to September. Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 156 mm.
Železná Ruda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Železná Ruda in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Železná Ruda in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Železná Ruda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–18 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Železná Ruda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
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
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:2618:19
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 07:06–08:09 · evening 17:36–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:06 · evening 18:39–18:51
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 Železná Ruda compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Železná Ruda in October?
In October, Železná Ruda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min07:26 – 18:19
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
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 Železná Ruda
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September has the better holiday weather in Železná Ruda: score 68 against 38. In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 5.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 81 mmbetter | 101 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Železná Ruda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January1° · 2.0 h
In January, Železná Ruda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 95 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in January14February3° · 3.2 h
In February, Železná Ruda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in February15March7° · 4.6 h
In March, Železná Ruda is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in March50April13° · 6.2 h
In April, Železná Ruda is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in April61May17° · 6.3 h
In May, Železná Ruda is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in May64June21° · 6.8 h
In June, Železná Ruda is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in June64July23° · 7.1 h
In July, Železná Ruda is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in July66August22° · 6.9 h
In August, Železná Ruda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in August68September18° · 5.5 h
In September, Železná Ruda is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in September38October12° · 3.8 h
In October, Železná Ruda is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in October13November7° · 2.7 h
In November, Železná Ruda is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in November8December2° · 1.9 h
In December, Železná Ruda is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 91 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Železná Ruda.
Železná Ruda in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Železná Ruda
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (10°). 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 | 8 | 1° | −6° | 2.0 h | 14 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 3° | −6° | 3.2 h | 12 | 81 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 7° | −3° | 4.6 h | 13 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 13° | 1° | 6.2 h | 14 | 77 |
| MayMay | 61 | 17° | 5° | 6.3 h | 19 | 137 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 21° | 9° | 6.8 h | 18 | 142 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 23° | 10° | 7.1 h | 18 | 156 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 22° | 10° | 6.9 h | 17 | 141 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 18° | 6° | 5.5 h | 13 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 12° | 2° | 3.8 h | 13 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 7° | −2° | 2.7 h | 12 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −5° | 1.9 h | 14 | 91 |
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
49.14° N, 13.24° E · 771 m · Europe/Prague
Sunshine hours in Železná Ruda
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 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Železná Ruda, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Železná Ruda: 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, Železná Ruda has about 13 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Železná Ruda
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 and clouds in Železná Ruda
How breezy and how cloudy Železná Ruda 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 Železná Ruda typically peaks at 12 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 72 % of the sky over Železná Ruda: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 Železná Ruda
How often the day gets hot in Železná Ruda (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, Železná Ruda 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 Železná Ruda
When Železná Ruda 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, Železná Ruda has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 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.
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Železná Ruda 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.
Železná Ruda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,000 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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Železná Ruda vs Klatovy
In October Klatovy has the better holiday weather (score 48 vs 38). During the day Klatovy is 1 °C warmer than Železná Ruda.
| in October | Železná Ruda | Klatovy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Železná Ruda
When is the best time to visit Železná Ruda?
The best time to visit Železná Ruda 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 Železná Ruda?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Železná Ruda?
Rain is frequent from March to April, in October and from December to January; the wettest month is July with 156 mm. The driest month is April with 77 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Železná Ruda get?
Železná Ruda gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Železná Ruda in?
Železná Ruda is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Železná Ruda?
A nonstop flight from London to Železná Ruda takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Železná Ruda?
Železná Ruda has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 62, summer holidays 65, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 8.