Sun worshippers and heat enthusiasts will have to wait a bit longer as the Czech Republic braces for another week of unsettled weather. Showers, rain, and occasional thunderstorms will be a daily occurrence throughout the week, with no significant warming in sight. The low-pressure system lingering over Central Europe will continue to draw cooler air from the northwest and west into the region.
The week begins with Monday temperatures ranging between 13-17°C in the morning, rising to 20-24°C by afternoon, with even cooler conditions in northeastern Moravia and Silesia. Cloud cover will increase throughout the day, bringing numerous showers and occasional thunderstorms, particularly in southern Bohemia and parts of the Vysočina region.
The pattern continues midweek, with Tuesday and Wednesday offering little respite from the clouds and precipitation. Morning temperatures will hover between 9-16°C, while afternoon highs will reach 20-25°C. Thursday brings slightly less frequent showers, though eastern regions may still experience isolated thunderstorms. By Friday, temperatures will edge slightly higher to 22-26°C, though western areas will still see scattered showers.
The unstable and cooler-than-average summer isn’t expected to end anytime soon. Long-range forecasts indicate that frontal systems and pressure disturbances will continue to bring precipitation and below-average temperatures into early August. Meteorologists attribute this pattern to the jet stream, which is currently positioned further south than normal, extending into parts of the Mediterranean and steering Atlantic low-pressure systems toward Europe.
For those seeking warmer conditions, Norway surprisingly offers an escape, with a high-pressure system creating unusually high temperatures even in northern parts of the country. Meanwhile, Czech weather enthusiasts may need to wait until around August 12th for relief, when forecasts suggest a high-pressure system might finally bring temperatures back to typical summer levels.