Our verdict
The best time to visit Czech Republic is September-October
In summer, temperatures can reach as high 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day in Prague. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -9℃ (16℉) around January-time. In other areas of Czech Republic, temperatures might differ so be sure to compare other destinations below.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Czech Republic when the days are longest, you should visit in July. The wet season in Czech Republic usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Czech Republic seasons
Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Czech Republic is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:
Season | Months |
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Summer | June to August |
Autumn/fall | September to November |
Winter | December to February |
Spring | March to May |
Best time to visit the top destinations in Czech Republic
We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.
City | Best time to visit | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Cesky Krumlov | October | ↑↓ | 1℃-4℃ | 2℃-4℃ | 8℃0℃ | 14℃4℃ | 17℃7℃ | 21℃10℃ | 23℃12℃ | 24℃12℃ | 18℃9℃ | 13℃5℃ | 8℃2℃ | 3℃-2℃ |
Karlovy Vary | September | ↑↓ | 0℃-5℃ | 1℃-5℃ | 6℃-1℃ | 13℃3℃ | 16℃6℃ | 20℃9℃ | 22℃11℃ | 22℃12℃ | 17℃8℃ | 12℃4℃ | 6℃1℃ | 2℃-3℃ |
Prague | September-October | ↑↓ | 1℃-3℃ | 3℃-2℃ | 9℃1℃ | 15℃5℃ | 18℃8℃ | 22℃11℃ | 24℃14℃ | 25℃14℃ | 19℃10℃ | 13℃6℃ | 8℃3℃ | 3℃-1℃ |
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