When to go · Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across Czech Republic: Cold and short days; Prague at its quietest and cheapest, mountains in ski season.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Czech Republic overall
- Prices
- Low
- Czech Republic overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across Czech Republic: Cold and short days; Prague at its quietest and cheapest, mountains in ski season.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Český Krumlov's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- JuneGreatInside Český Krumlov's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- SeptemberGreatInside Český Krumlov's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across Czech Republic: Spring blossom on Petřín hill; Easter markets and first outdoor beer gardens.
Weather in January
- Český KrumlovHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 7 days
- Bohemia (Prague, Český Krumlov), Czech Republic · Prague, Kutná Hora, Český Krumlov, Karlovy Varycool
Continental: grey, frosty winters around 0 °C (32 °F), warm summers with 30 °C (86 °F) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.Continental: grey, frosty winters around 32 °F (0 °C), warm summers with 86 °F (30 °C) spells and thunderstorms; May–June and September are the sweet spots.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Czech Republic overall
- Low
- Prices · Czech Republic overall
- Low
Czech Republic overall: Cold and short days; Prague at its quietest and cheapest, mountains in ski season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Český Krumlov, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
May: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: High
Prices
Jan: Low
May: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across Czech Republic: Cold and short days; Prague at its quietest and cheapest, mountains in ski season.
May: Inside Český Krumlov's best window: May–Jun, Sep.
Český Krumlov: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket