Giant Mountains
Covering an area of 631 square kilometers, the Giant Mountains form a significant part of the Western Sudetes. This mountain range and mesoregion is situated across both the Czech Republic and Poland, spanning the Liberec and Hradec Králové regions, as well as the Lower Silesian Voivodeship and Nysa County. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the Czech Republic according to English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate varies significantly throughout the year. Winter months from December to February are cold, with daily highs of -2 °C and lows of -8 °C. For warmer weather, June through August offer highs of 15 °C to 17 °C and lows between 7 °C and 9 °C. Rainfall occurs year-round, with July being the wettest month at 184 mm over 14 days, while September is relatively drier with 123 mm over 10 days.
Travelers can reach the area from Prague, which is 110 km away. The nearest airport is Pardubice Airport, located 82 km from the mountains. Visitors often combine their time in the range with visits to the broader Sudetes, located 11 km away, or the Bohemian region, situated 39 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -5 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | -3 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 128 | 104 | 118 | 82 | 110 | 138 | 184 | 166 | 123 | 102 | 124 | 136 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
