Church of St. James the Greater (Prague)
Church Baroque church near Prague's Lesser Town, ornate interior
Near Prague’s Old Town, St. James the Greater features a richly decorated interior and organ concerts; visitors come for its baroque architecture and central location.
How to Get to Church of St. James the Greater (Prague) #
Located in Prague’s historic centre (Prague 1), the church is within walking distance of Old Town Square. Reach it by metro (Staroměstská or Můstek stations) or by tram lines that serve the Old Town; many visitors arrive on foot from the Charles Bridge or the Old Town Square.
Tips for Visiting Church of St. James the Greater (Prague) #
- Check for scheduled services before visiting; liturgies are often the best way to see the interior alive.
- Look up to find late-Gothic vaulted ribs and the organ loft; the side chapels contain details usually missed in a quick pass.
Best Time to Visit Church of St. James the Greater (Prague) #
Best avoided in peak midsummer tourist surge; spring and autumn balance weather and crowding.
Weather & Climate near Church of St. James the Greater (Prague) #
Church of St. James the Greater (Prague)'s climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (503 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
