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Best time to visit Cesky Krumlov: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best months, with highs of about 17–23°C, the gardens and theatre open, and the river good for paddling. July and August are warm, about 23–24°C, and busy; winter is cold, about 4–6°C by day, quiet and pretty.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°C | -2°C | 12 | low |
| Feb | 6°C | -1°C | 10 | low |
| Mar | 9°C | 0°C | 10 | low |
| Apr | 11°C | 2°C | 16 | medium |
| May | 17°C | 8°C | 16 | high |
| Jun | 23°C | 13°C | 14 | high |
| Jul | 24°C | 14°C | 13 | very high |
| Aug | 23°C | 14°C | 16 | very high |
| Sep | 20°C | 11°C | 10 | high |
| Oct | 16°C | 7°C | 8 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 2°C | 12 | low |
| Dec | 5°C | -1°C | 15 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
About 9°C in March, 11°C in April and 17°C in May, with rain on 10–16 days a month; gardens open from about April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
About 23–24°C with lows of 13–14°C and frequent showers; the busiest season and the best for paddling.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 20°C in September and 16°C in October, cooling to 8°C in November; fewer visitors.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
About 4–6°C by day and below freezing at night; quiet, and some castle tours close.
Events worth planning around
- Five-Petalled Rose festival, on the weekend nearest the summer solstice (June)
- Christmas markets on the main square (December)
When to avoid
Avoid midday in July and August in the old town, when tour groups fill the lanes; from November to March some castle tours and the gardens are closed.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Český Krumlov?
May, June and September.
Is Český Krumlov worth visiting in winter?
Yes for quiet streets and snow, but it is cold and some tours close.
When is the Five-Petalled Rose festival?
On the weekend nearest the summer solstice in June; book rooms early.