Olomouc
City in Czech Republic
Olomouc is a city in the Czech Republic with a population of 103,063. It sits 210 kilometers from Prague and attracts visitors to its historic sites, including the Holy Trinity Column, Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, and the local astronomical clock.
What to see
The city center features the Holy Trinity Column, which is recognized by UNESCO. Visitors can also explore the Saint Wenceslas Cathedral and view the Olomouc astronomical clock.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 22 °C and 24 °C. These months also see the most rain, with 12 to 15 rainy days. Winter months, specifically January and February, are cold with daily highs ranging from 0 °C to 3 °C and lows dropping to -5 °C. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures, with highs between 6 °C and 19 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, located 63 kilometers from Olomouc.
Top sights in Olomouc
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 Olomouc (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.