Kutná Hora

City in Czech Republic

Kutná Hora
Photo: Laima Gūtmane (simka…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Kutná Hora is a town in the Czech Republic with a population of about 21,600. Located 62 kilometers from Prague, it attracts visitors primarily for its religious architecture and historic sites.

What to see

The town features significant religious sites, including St. Barbara's Church and the Sedlec Ossuary. Other notable locations include the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist, as well as the Italian Court.

When to go

The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C. These months also see the most rain, with 73 to 90 mm falling over 12 to 14 days. Spring and early autumn provide milder conditions; May and June have daily highs of 19 °C to 21 °C, though rain is frequent. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing from December through February.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Pardubice Airport, located 35 kilometers away.

Top sights in Kutná Hora

  1. Sedlec OssuarySedlec Ossuary
  2. St. Barbara's Church, Kutná HoraSt. Barbara's Church, Kutná Hora
  3. Italian CourtItalian Court

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 90 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C2491419212424191473
Average low, °C-4-30491214141162-2
Rainfall, mm342941356663907351353839
Rainy days131010913151412910911

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kutná Hora (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

Also worth a look

  • Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist

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