Climate guide for Cesky Krumlov, Czechia

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Cesky Krumlov

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About Cesky Krumlov

Choose May-September for this rhythm: climb the castle tower, raft the river, and wander cobbled lanes. Mild months keep rafting and hill climbs pleasant.

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Travel Tips

Castle Before Coaches
Castle courtyards and the tower are calmest at opening before day coaches from Prague arrive. Evening river light is magical after groups leave.
Buses from Prague
Direct buses from Prague are the usual approach; the old town is pedestrian. Rafting put-ins sit below the bend - walk or short taxi.
Castle Tour Tickets
Interior castle routes are guided and timed - book ahead in summer. Tower climb is often a separate ticket.
Hill Town Footwear
Expect steep cobbles and sudden rain showers. Travel light; dragging large suitcases up from bus stops is miserable.

Things to do in Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov, Czechia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Cesky Krumlov: the short answer

The best time to visit Cesky Krumlov is July, followed by June, October. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: July averages 20°C with 76 mm of rain and about 29 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, January.

Across the year Cesky Krumlov swings from 1°C in January to 20°C in July, a 19-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 35 mm in March to 112 mm in August. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Cesky Krumlov is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (20°C). Coolest: January (1°C). Driest: March (35 mm). Wettest: August (112 mm).

Cesky Krumlov month by month

January in Cesky Krumlov — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5/10

January averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 sunny days and 8.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cesky Krumlov — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Cesky Krumlov — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

February averages 4°C (39°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 sunny days and 10.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cesky Krumlov — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8/10

March averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 11.9 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

April in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.1/10

April averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cesky Krumlov — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 89 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 sunny days and 15.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

June in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

June averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 16.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

July in Cesky Krumlov — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

July averages 20°C (68°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 15.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Cesky Krumlov at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

August averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 112 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

September in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

September averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 23 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Cesky Krumlov — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

October averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

November in Cesky Krumlov — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

November averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 15 sunny days and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cesky Krumlov — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Cesky Krumlov — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.4/10

December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 sunny days and 8.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Cesky Krumlov — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Cesky Krumlov, Czechia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Cesky Krumlov are July, June, October, May, March. July is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Cesky Krumlov year-round?
Cesky Krumlov has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 1°C in January to 20°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.4 and 8.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Cesky Krumlov?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Cesky Krumlov are December (4.4/10), January (5.0/10), November (5.9/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Cesky Krumlov?
August is the wettest month in Cesky Krumlov, averaging about 112 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 35 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Cesky Krumlov?
July sees the most sun in Cesky Krumlov, with about 29 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Cesky Krumlov a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Cesky Krumlov is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (July, June, October, May, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Cesky Krumlov calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Cesky Krumlov: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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