Štvanice Island

Island in Prague's Vltava with a long sporting history; people visit for riverside walks, cycling routes, boating and occasional events.

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Štvanice at a Glance#

How to Get to Štvanice#

Štvanice is centrally located on the Vltava River; walk from Old Town across the Legion Bridge or take tram lines that stop near Štvanice depending on your direction.

Tips for Visiting Štvanice#

  • If skating in winter, verify whether the river and pools are checked for ice safety before stepping on.
  • Visit in summer evenings for riverside cafes and local football matches at nearby grounds.
  • Combine with a visit to Prague's riverside neighborhoods - it's an offbeat alternative to the city center bustle.

Best Time to Visit Štvanice#

Late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather; winter is notable for skating if conditions permit.

Summer
June-August · 18-26°C
Warm evenings and outdoor events, but also city tourist peak season.
Spring
April-May · 8-18°C
Fresh green and fewer crowds; good for riverside walks.
Autumn
September-October · 8-16°C
Crisper air and quieter paths; good light for photography.

Weather & Climate near Štvanice#

Climate

Štvanice's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-26°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -2° - 3° -3° 22 mm overcast 93% 3.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
February Poor -1° - 5° -1° 21 mm overcast 89% 3.0 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Acceptable 2° - 9° 3° 30 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 5° - 14° 8° 28 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.0 m/s 0.7 moderate 13.6h
May Good 10° - 20° 15° 68 mm overcast 73% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 15.3h
June Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 68 mm overcast 68% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 16.2h
July Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 74 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 15.7h
August Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 65 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.3 m/s 1.1 high 14.3h
September Very Good 11° - 20° 15° 39 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Good 7° - 14° 10° 29 mm overcast 82% 2.5 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Poor 3° - 7° 3° 30 mm overcast 90% 2.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
December Poor 0° - 5° -1° 25 mm overcast 93% 3.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h

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