Ideal weather for this year's 'Burning of the Witches' celebration

On April 30th, many people in Czechia will gather around bonfires for the traditional celebration of ‘Burning of the Witches’ (pálení čarodějnic). This year, the conditions for this tradition are ideal. The chance of rain is nearly zero across the entire country, temperatures will be pleasant, the wind will be light, and the sky is even expected to be clear for stargazing.

The ‘Burning of the Witches’ is a popular and long-standing folk tradition celebrated on the night of April 30th in Czechia and parts of central Europe, especially in rural areas. It marks the symbolic end of winter and the welcoming of spring.