The Weather in Cesky Krumlov

Although we have been seeing some unusual Czech weather recently, being  continental Czech weather and seasons are rather more defined that the  British. We tend to get snow in the winter (December to March) and warm  dry summers (slightly warmer than in the UK)

Spring usually starts in late March, the change can be quite dramatic with  snow on the ground one minute and then melting the next. We spent a  wonderful late Easter in Cesky Krumlov and remember lying on the grass  in the Castle park among a selection of Czech spring flowers, similar to ours but slightly different. May is often lovely and warm.

Summer generally runs to mid-September. The summers are a few degrees hotter  and drier than in the UK, with occasional thunderstorms (often at  night), however the summer heat is not unbearable for cold-blooded  Brits. Sometimes however we do get British weather, so pack a waterproof coat as well as the suncream.

The main tourism season in the Cesky Krumlov area runs from Easter to the  end of September, this is when the attractions are open. Some go to  limited opening in October.

Autumn is a favourite season of ours - the leaves in the Czech woods around  Cesky Krumlov and on the mountains of the Sumava National Park turn  wonderful colours and there are mists in the hills. The Czechs head for  the woods with wicker baskets to hunt for mushrooms. October can be  lovely and warm but not too hot. By mid to late November the temperature really begins to drop.

Although the winters are colder than in Britain with snow from December to the  end of February and into March, the skies are often blue with bright  winter sunshine reflected off the snow. In winter the crowds of tourists disappear from Cesky Krumlov and as the smell of wood smoke drifts down the narrow streets and snow blankets the old buildings you can really  feel the age and mystery of the town. Cesky Krumlov makes a perfect  winter break - this is the country of good King Wenceslas after all. The other reason for coming in the winter is of course the skiing - so much cheaper than in nearby Austria.

For weather forecasts in English for Cesky Krumlov, visit http://www.accuweather.com

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