St. Vitus Cathedral Katedrála svatého Víta
St. Vitus Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Prague, Czech Republic. Designed in Gothic architecture and Gothic Revival styles, construction began in 1344 and it opened in 1929. It is part of Prague Castle and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
Weather varies throughout the year. January and February see daily highs of 2 °C to 4 °C and lows of -3 °C, with 23 mm to 26 mm of rain across 9 to 12 days. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 15 °C, alongside 71 mm to 82 mm of rain over 11 to 14 days. From April to October, the cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. From November to March, hours are Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 16:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00. Admission fees apply, and the site offers wheelchair access.
The nearest airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague, located 10 km away, and the cathedral is 2 km from the center of Prague. Nearby sights include Prague Castle at 0.1 km, St. George's Basilica, Prague at 0.1 km, the Lennon Wall at 0.7 km, the Petřín Lookout Tower at 0.9 km, and Charles Bridge at 1.0 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.
