Houska Castle Hrad Houska
Houska Castle is a château located in the Czech Republic that dates back to the 13th century. It is designated as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic and features Renaissance architecture. The site ranks as the 4th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia, with 18,259 visitors recorded in 2022.
Planning a visit
The castle is open from April through October. Visiting is best from May to September, when temperatures reach daily highs of 18 °C to 23 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the highest levels in July at 95 mm. During the colder months of November through March, temperatures can drop to -4 °C.
The nearest airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague, 51 km away. The site is located 47 km from Prague. Nearby points of interest include the Prague Metronome, the Old New Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, and the Powder Tower, all within 47 km. Opening hours vary by season: April and October are open weekends from 10:00 to 17:00 and 16:00 respectively, while May through September offer Tuesday to Sunday access, with closing times extending to 18:00 in July and August.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 38 | 46 | 38 | 66 | 73 | 95 | 85 | 56 | 46 | 51 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
