St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
St Patrick's Cathedral is a Gothic Revival bluestone minor basilica and Catholic cathedral in Melbourne. Dedicated to Saint Patrick and designed by architect William Wardell, the 105 m tall structure is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It is one of the 52 most looked-up sights in Australia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open Monday to Friday from 9AM-5PM. Travelers can reach the area via Melbourne Essendon Airport, which is 11 km away, or Melbourne Airport, located 20 km away. The site is 464 km from Canberra. While visiting, you can also see the Royal Exhibition Building at 0.7 km, Flinders Street railway station at 1.2 km, Melbourne Park at 1.4 km, the National Gallery of Victoria at 1.5 km, and Eureka Tower at 1.6 km.
Weather conditions change throughout the year. The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 24 °C to 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. The coldest period is in June and July, when daily highs are 13 °C and lows are between 7 °C and 8 °C. Rainfall is highest in November, with about 67 mm. July and August are the rainiest months in terms of frequency, with about 14 rainy days each. In January and February, there are only about 5 to 9 rainy days per month.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 46 | 46 | 56 | 50 | 54 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 67 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
