Old Cathedral, Linz
The Old Cathedral is a Baroque Jesuit church in Linz, Austria, built with brick and dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola. The building dates back to 1669 and was designed by Pietro Francesco Carlone. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Austria, ranked 42 on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 24 °C. The coldest period is between December and February, with daily lows reaching -4 °C in January. Rainfall occurs in every month; May has the highest number of rainy days at about 17, while July has the most rain at approximately 101 mm. June and August also see high rainfall, at about 90 mm and 95 mm.
The cathedral is 155 km from Vienna and 11 km from Linz-Hörsching Airport. It is located near Linz Castle, which is 0.4 km away, and the New Cathedral, which is 0.5 km away. The site is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 12:00. There is no wheelchair access available at this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 1 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 51 | 66 | 54 | 76 | 90 | 101 | 95 | 66 | 55 | 56 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
