Prague astronomical clock Pražský orloj
The Prague astronomical clock is an astronomical clock, 24-hour analog dial, and bell tower located in the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Created by Mikuláš of Kadaň and Jan Šindel in 1410, it is part of a national cultural heritage site in the Czech Republic. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
Temperature highs range from 2 °C in January to 24 °C in July and August, with lows dropping to -3 °C in January and February and reaching 15 °C in July and August. Monthly rain ranges from 23 mm in February to 82 mm in July. The site is open Monday from 11:00 to 22:00 and Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 22:00. Wheelchair access is available.
Located in Prague, the site is 12 km from Václav Havel Airport Prague. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Old Town Square at 0.1 km, Jan Hus Memorial at 0.1 km, Sex Machines Museum at 0.1 km, Old New Synagogue at 0.4 km, and Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague at 0.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 24 °C. The wettest is July, with about 82 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 63 | 66 | 82 | 71 | 42 | 31 | 33 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
