Salzburg Cathedral
Salzburg Cathedral is a Baroque-style Catholic cathedral and parish church located at Residenzplatz in Salzburg, Austria. This brick building, designed by architect Santino Solari, dates back to 701 and is dedicated to Rupert of Salzburg. As a historic site, it is one of the 30 most looked-up sights in Austria on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Salzburg varies by season. July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of about 23 °C, but they also see the most rain, at approximately 180 mm. The coldest months are January and February, when lows reach -6 °C. To reach the cathedral, travelers can use Salzburg Airport, located 3 km away, or travel 252 km from Vienna. The site is near the Historic Centre of the City of Salzburg (0.2 km), Hohensalzburg Fortress (0.3 km), Mozart's birthplace (0.4 km), Nonnberg Abbey (0.4 km), and Mirabell Palace (0.9 km).
The cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 08:00 to 18:00, but it closes at 17:00 in January, February, and November. On Fridays and Sundays, the cathedral opens at 13:00. In August, closing times are extended to 19:00. Wheelchair access at the cathedral is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 187 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 79 | 117 | 88 | 126 | 165 | 187 | 178 | 134 | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
