Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc Sloup Nejsvětější Trojice
Olomouc, Czech Republic UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Holy Trinity Column is a plague column in Olomouc and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is part of a national cultural heritage site in the Czech Republic and is one of the 47 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather in Olomouc is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach about 24 °C and lows are around 14 °C. The wettest months are June and July, which see about 77 mm and 78 mm of rain respectively. The coldest period is between December and February, with temperatures dropping to lows of about -5 °C to -3 °C.
To reach the column, you can fly to Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava in Mošnov, which is 63 km away. The site is located 210 km from Prague. While visiting the column, you can also see the Olomouc astronomical clock 0.1 km away or Saint Wenceslas Cathedral 1 km away. The Hranice Abyss is another nearby location, situated 36.7 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 78 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 29 | 37 | 38 | 71 | 77 | 78 | 68 | 57 | 42 | 43 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
