Pilsen climate
Pilsen (Czechia) has a warm-summer humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb). The average temperature over the year is 9 °C49 °F, and about 775 mm31 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pilsen climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 235 | −425 | −130 | 632.5 |
| Feb | 338 | −425 | 032 | 471.9 |
| Mar | 847 | 031 | 439 | 522.1 |
| Apr | 1558 | 439 | 949 | 441.7 |
| May | 1966 | 947 | 1457 | 783.1 |
| Jun | 2374 | 1355 | 1864 | 843.3 |
| Jul | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 853.4 |
| Aug | 2578 | 1458 | 2068 | 873.4 |
| Sep | 2068 | 949 | 1559 | 602.4 |
| Oct | 1457 | 541 | 949 | 562.2 |
| Nov | 745 | 134 | 440 | 572.2 |
| Dec | 337 | −228 | 032 | 632.5 |
| Year | 2678 | −425 | 949 | 77531 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 95% | 82% | 0.9 | 8:34 |
| Feb | 91% | 77% | 1.8 | 10:01 |
| Mar | 85% | 72% | 2.9 | 11:44 |
| Apr | 78% | 65% | 4.3 | 13:41 |
| May | 77% | 71% | 5.0 | 15:21 |
| Jun | 73% | 70% | 5.5 | 16:18 |
| Jul | 68% | 66% | 5.3 | 15:55 |
| Aug | 68% | 65% | 4.6 | 14:26 |
| Sep | 75% | 65% | 3.3 | 12:31 |
| Oct | 85% | 72% | 2.0 | 10:39 |
| Nov | 92% | 82% | 1.0 | 8:58 |
| Dec | 95% | 84% | 0.7 | 8:08 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Pilsen is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C78 °F and a low of 15 °C58 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 2 °C35 °F and lows −4 °C25 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 21.4 °C38.6 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 775 mm31 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is August (87 mm3.4 in), the driest is April (44 mm1.7 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 68% in July to 95% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 65%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in August to 11 km/h (7 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 8.1 hours in December to 16.3 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 17 cm).
Best time to visit Pilsen
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–September: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 26 °C78 °F with 60 mm2.4 in to 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 2 °C35 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Pilsen
- Winter (December–February) — highs 235 to 3 °C38 °F, lows −425 to −2 °C28 °F, about 57 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 847 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 031 to 9 °C47 °F, about 58 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2374 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C58 °F, about 86 mm3.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 745 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 134 to 9 °C49 °F, about 57 mm2.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Pilsen compares
Compared with Prague, about 84 km to the northeast, Pilsen is on average 0.5 °C0.9 °F cooler and receives 21% more precipitation (775 mm31 in vs 639 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (0.9 °C1.7 °F cooler).
Of the 5 places in Czechia covered by World Climates, Pilsen is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Czechia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Regensburg (Germany, Dfb), Ingolstadt (Germany, Dfb) and Fürth (Germany, Dfb).
Nearby places
- Prague 84 km · 10 °C50 °F · 639 mm25 in
- Regensburg 123 km · 9 °C49 °F · 746 mm29 in
- Chemnitz 125 km · 9 °C48 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Dresden 147 km · 10 °C50 °F · 717 mm28 in
- Gera 156 km · 9 °C49 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Liberec 165 km · 8 °C47 °F · 752 mm30 in
- Nuremberg 169 km · 10 °C49 °F · 707 mm28 in
- Linz 173 km · 10 °C50 °F · 881 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pilsen?
July is the warmest month in Pilsen, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pilsen?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 2 °C (35 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (25 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pilsen?
August is the wettest month with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of precipitation; April is the driest with about 44 mm (1.7 in).
What is the best time to visit Pilsen?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–September.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 548 m, while Pilsen lies at about 316 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.5 °C2.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.