Prague Castle Pražský hrad
Prague Castle is a historic castle complex in the Hradčany district of Prague. Established in the 9th century, it is a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country. The structure spans 570 meters in length and sits at an elevation of 250 meters, featuring a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and baroque architecture designed by architects including Matthias of Arras, Benedikt Rejt, and Jože Plečnik.
Planning a visit
The castle is open daily from 06:00 to 21:00. For milder weather, visit during the spring months of April and May or in September and October, when high temperatures range between 14 °C and 19 °C. Summer brings warmer highs of 22 °C to 24 °C, though these months experience the most rainfall, with up to 82 mm in July. Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping to -3 °C in January and February.
Václav Havel Airport Prague is the nearest airport, located 10 km away. The castle is 2 km from the center of Prague. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sites such as St. Vitus Cathedral, located 0.1 km away, or St. George's Basilica, which is 0.2 km from the castle. Other nearby points of interest include the Lennon Wall at 0.6 km, the Petřín Lookout Tower at 0.8 km, and Charles Bridge at 0.9 km. In 2024, the site received about 2.5 million visitors.
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.
