When to go · Ostrava
Ostrava, month by month
The best months for Ostrava: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, grey, short days).1 °C / -4 °C, 11 rain days34 °F / 25 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, grey, short days).3 °C / -3 °C, 10 rain days37 °F / 27 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July). Across Czech Republic: Thawing, often wet; Easter markets start if Easter falls early.8 °C / 0 °C, 10 rain days46 °F / 32 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July). Across Czech Republic: Spring blossom on Petřín hill; Easter markets and first outdoor beer gardens.14 °C / 4 °C, 9 rain days57 °F / 39 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Ostrava's best window: May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July.19 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JuneGreatInside Ostrava's best window: May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July.22 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain days72 °F / 52 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Ostrava's best window: May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July.24 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Ostrava's best window: May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July.24 °C / 13 °C, 11 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Ostrava's best window: May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July.19 °C / 9 °C, 10 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July). Across Czech Republic: Autumn colour and burčák season; cooler evenings, shorter opening hours at castles.13 °C / 5 °C, 10 rain days55 °F / 41 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July). Across Czech Republic: Grey and damp; many castles outside Prague close for winter.7 °C / 1 °C, 11 rain days45 °F / 34 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep; check the Colours of Ostrava festival dates for July). Across Czech Republic: Christmas markets fill Prague; cold, festive, packed around New Year.2 °C / -3 °C, 12 rain days36 °F / 27 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday