Bohemian Forest

Mountain Range · Czech Republic

Time zone Europe/Prague

Bohemian Forest

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Bohemian Forest: Absolute Essentials

The Bohemian Forest, or Šumava, preserves some of Europe's oldest natural landscapes, including the 400-year-old trees of the Boubín Nature Preserve. The region is defined by its high-altitude landmarks, such as the Neo-Gothic church in Kvilda and the Stožec Chapel built on a rocky outcrop. Historical sites range from the Renaissance Vimperk Castle to the 14th-century ruins of Hus Castle. Technical highlights include the wooden bridge in Lenora and the world's shortest international railway track at Nové Údolí, connecting the Czech Republic and Bavaria.

Bohemian Forest — Map

Bohemian Forest — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -14°–8°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -14°–10°
-4° at night
10 rainy days
4 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Poor

8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–16°
0° at night
12 rainy days
4 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Poor

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–21°
4° at night
13 rainy days
5 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in May

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–24°
8° at night
14 rainy days
7 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great

20° · extremes 7°–27°
11° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great

22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 10°–29°
13° at night
12 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Great

23° · extremes 9°–30°
14° at night
10 rainy days
10 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great

19° · extremes 5°–27°
11° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–22°
7° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in November

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -8°–13°
0° at night
11 rainy days
4 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Poor

1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–9°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

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