Seasons of the Year 6 Best Czech Resorts
Czech Republic is the country in Central Europe. It is located between Germany, Poland, Austria and Slovakia. It has no casts. The relief of the country is hilly in eastern half and mountainous in the western portion. The highest point is the Snezka Mountain with summit at 1603 m (5260 ft.).
Czech Republic has temperate climate with warm summers and cold, cloudy and humid winters. Surrounding mountains protect the country from winds resulting pleasant and stable summer weather. In winter mountains receive significant amount of snow providing several skiing grounds. Unlike counties with coastal regions Czech resorts are scattered around the territory of the country.
Climate and Season
Contents:
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is the biggest and the most famous of Czech resorts. It is situated in picturesque gorge on the Tepla River. There are numerous hot mineral springs with temperatures of 30-72 °C (86-161 °F) and different concentration of carbon dioxide. Goethe, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Beethoven and many other famous people visited the resort.
Climate Karlovy Vary by seasons
The resort has temperate continental climate with rainy and hot summers and mild winters and little snow. Spring brings warming from 8 °C (46 °F) to 18 °C (64 °F). Amount of precipitation grows too and last snowy day in usually in April. Summer afternoon average reaches 22 °C (71 °F). Each of summer months has up to 15 rainy days.
During autumn temperature slowly reduces to around 6 °C (43 °F) in November. Also last autumn month is the time when first snow occurs. Winter afternoons usually have temperature above freezing and at night it goes down. Daily range for whole season is between 4 °C (39 °F) and -1 °C (30 °F). February is the snowiest month.
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -2°C 28°F |
-1°C 29°F |
2°C 36°F |
7°C 44°F |
12°C 53°F |
15°C 59°F |
| ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 17°C 62°F |
16°C 61°F |
13°C 55°F |
8°C 46°F |
3°C 37°F |
-1°C 31°F |
| ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ | ⛹⌘ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health; ⌘ - excursion
Mariánské Lázně
This spa resort is in 48 km (30 mi.) from Karlovy Vary. Mineral springs, quiet forests, beautiful pars and unique architecture attract more visitors than actual population of the town. There are 40 springs in town and around 100 in its neighborhood.
Climate Mariánské Lázně by Seasons
Mariánské Lázně is sheltered by mountains from three sides. They are protecting the resort from cool northern winds and capture warmer air from south. Albeit weather in the town is mild it is shifty too. Spring brings general improvement of weather with progression of temperature from 6 °C (43 °F) in March to 16 °C (61 °F) in May. On top of it May is pretty rainy as well as summer. During four months it rains once each 2-4 days. In the middle of summer afternoon temperature is around 21 °C (70 °F), but at night it drops to 10-12 °C (50-53 °F).
In autumn amount and frequency of rains reduces. Days become sunnier, yet cooler. By November temperature drops down to 6 °C (43 °F) at afternoon and down to 0 °C (32 °F) at night. There are frequent fogs. During winter weather is rather stable with high of 4 °C (39 °F) and lows of -4 °C (25 °F). Sky is cloudy, but it rains rarely.
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -3°C 27°F |
-3°C 27°F |
1°C 35°F |
6°C 43°F |
11°C 52°F |
15°C 58°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 16°C 61°F |
15°C 59°F |
12°C 53°F |
7°C 45°F |
2°C 35°F |
-1°C 31°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health
Františkovy Lázně
It is the smallest and the most attractive Czech resorts. There are 24 mineral springs and a deposit of curative mud. All structures were built in similar style creating unique architectural ensemble of whole city. Nature of the region and the town itself restore body and soul.
Climate Františkovy Lázně by Seasons
The town has mild continental climate with no exhausting heat or frosts. Spring begins with chilly weather. Range of daily average temperature of March is between 7 °C (44 °F) and 0 °C (32 °F), but it gradually improves with course of the season. In May daily temperature reaches highs of 17 °C (62 °F) and lows of 8 °C (46 °F). Amount of rain and warmth grows through first half of summer. Summer average peaks at 22 °C (71 °F).
Autumn is cooler with its reduction of afternoon average from 18 °C (64 °F) in September to 7 °C (44 °F) in November. Winters are chilly and almost snowless. Daily temperature ranges from 3 °C at afternoon to -2 °C (28 °F) at night.
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -2°C 28°F |
-1°C 29°F |
3°C 37°F |
7°C 44°F |
12°C 53°F |
15°C 59°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 17°C 62°F |
16°C 61°F |
13°C 55°F |
8°C 46°F |
3°C 37°F |
-1°C 31°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health
Poděbrady
Unlike other Czech spas Podebrady resort was discovered only around 100 years ago. There are 13 mineral springs with temperature of 12-13 °C (53-55 °F). Local curative waters have high concentration of carbon dioxide, manganese, calcium and hydrogen sulfide. They help curing cardiovascular health issues of adults and children.
Climate Poděbrady by Seasonality
Temperate continental climate of the town has mildly warm summers, cool winters and moderate amount of precipitation. May and summer months have significant part of precipitation. Winter is almost snowless. Spring warming raises afternoon averages from 9 °C (48 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F). Summer is warmer with averages of 22-25 °C (71-77 °F).
Scale of autumn temperature drops is similar to growth of temperature during spring. It follows from 21 °C (70 °F) in September to 9 °C (48 °F) in November. Annual minimum of temperature is in winter and there is around 4 °C (39 °F) during a day and down to -2 °C (28 °F).
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -2°C 29°F |
0°C 32°F |
4°C 40°F |
9°C 48°F |
14°C 57°F |
17°C 62°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 18°C 65°F |
18°C 65°F |
14°C 58°F |
9°C 49°F |
4°C 39°F |
0°C 32°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health
Jáchymov
In 150 km (93 mi.) from Praha on southern slopes of the Ore Mountains there is Jachymov resort. There are three springs of radon water with temperature of 32-37 °C (89-98 °F). Warmth of this grade allows curing of people with high blood pressure. But, radon curing should be used cautiously and only by doctor’s prescription.
Jáchymov Climate by Seasons
The resort is situated in the zone of temperate continental climate. There are no summer heat or winter frosts. Through spring temperature grows from 6 °C (43 °F) to 16 °C (61 °F). In summer there is pleasant warmth of 21 °C (70 °F) and weather is somewhat rainy. It rains frequent as for continental locality, but not as much in some tropical countries.
Onset of autumn means gradual reduction of temperature. In Jáchymov it goes from 17 °C (62 °F) in September to 6 °C (43 °F) in November. But unlike other regions with temperate climate autumn in the resort is drier than summer. Lowest temperatures are in January and they are in range between 2 °C (35 °F) and -3 °C (26 °F). Also snow is rare and light in Jáchymov unlike surrounding mountains.
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -3°C 26°F |
-2°C 27°F |
1°C 34°F |
5°C 42°F |
10°C 50°F |
14°C 57°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 15°C 60°F |
15°C 59°F |
12°C 53°F |
7°C 45°F |
2°C 35°F |
-2°C 29°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health
Teplice
One of the oldest spa resorts in Czech Republic and in Europe in general is located in 90 km (56 mi.) to north-west from Praha. Surrounding forests, mineral springs and modern equipment for wide variety of procedures are perfect conditions for efficient recreation.
Climate Teplice by Seasons
Similar to the rest of neighborhood of Praha Teplice has temperate continental climate with mild warmth in summer and winter averages slightly below freezing. Spring brings gradual improvement of weather with growth of temperature from 8 °C (46 °F) to 19 °C (66 °F). Beginning of the season is bright and sunny, but in May frequency of rains increases. Summer is the time of mild warmth of around 21 °C (70 °F) and occasional 24 °C (75 °F) and fast showers.
Autumn drop of temperature follows from 19 °C (66 °F) to 8 °C (46 °F) and is accompanied by reduction of precipitation. In winter annual temperature is at its lowest point of 4 °C (39 °F) at afternoon and couple degrees below freezing at night. Snow is rare and light with no accumulation on the ground.
Climate and Seasonality by Month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
| -2°C 28°F |
-1°C 30°F |
3°C 37°F |
7°C 45°F |
12°C 54°F |
16°C 60°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 17°C 63°F |
17°C 62°F |
13°C 55°F |
8°C 47°F |
3°C 37°F |
-1°C 31°F |
| ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ | ⛹ |
t° - average; ⛹ - health
