The Czech Republic is a landlocked country with a temperate climate and four distinct seasons. Summers are generally warm, with average temperatures around 24 °C, while winters can be cold and snowy, often dropping to about −4 °C. Spring and autumn are mild, with frequent rainfall and changing temperatures. Regional variations are noticeable: Brno and the South Moravian Region are among the warmest parts of the country, experiencing slightly higher summer temperatures and milder winters compared to northern and mountainous areas. This region also tends to have less precipitation and more sunny days, making it one of the most favorable climates in the Czech Republic.

On public holidays, most public institutions are closed, and these days are considered non-working days. Public transport usually operates on a holiday schedule.

On some public holidays (marked with *), all shops that have more than 200 square meters have to be closed. So remember to stock up on groceries!

If you would like to start learning Czech on your own, you can try Duolingo or Memrise. With these apps, you can study Czech whenever you have just a few minutes of free time. 

Alternatively, you can also check out this list of study portals and materials put together by the South Moravian Regional Center for the Support of the Integration of Foreigners. They even offer Czech language courses that are free of charge for EU nationals. 

USE-IT stands for no-nonsense tourist info for young people. USE-IT maps and websites are made by young locals, are not commercial, free, and up-to-date. Some also have a visitors desk, mostly run by volunteers. Every USE-IT publishes a Map for Young Travellers that will guide you through the city in a no-nonsense way. Get a USE-IT map of Brno here or find out more here.

With higher temperatures, it’s tempting to get out to some quiet place, pop a few beers, or grill a špekáček or two with friends. Grilling season is officially on in Brno.

Since 2016, there are a few public grill spots one can use in the city. Three of them are located on the outskirts of the city on the beaches of Brno Dam and one more in Lužánky park. To find out more, click here.

Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland 
Students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland have the same employment rights as Czech students. They can work under any form of cooperation. The most common arrangements are agreements outside a standard employment contract, regulated by Czech law. Find more detailed information on employment regulations here.

Non-EU/EEA Students
Students from third countries who hold a visa or residence permit for study purposes do not need a work permit and enjoy the same employment rights as Czech students.

Non-EU students enrolled in distance learning programs may also work in the Czech Republic, provided they are under 26 years old and their employment does not exceed 7 consecutive calendar days or 30 days in total per year.

In other cases, or after completing their studies, non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss citizens must apply for a work permit or an employment card. Find more information here.

Additional Resources
For the latest information, check the websites of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.
Current job offers can be found on Jobspin.cz, Jobs.cz or a similar portal. Another useful resource is Brno Expat Centre.