St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna Stephansdom
St. Stephen's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Austria, standing at 136 meters high and 107 meters long with origins dating back to 1137. The structure displays Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture.
Planning a visit
Daily temperatures range from highs of 26 °C in July and August down to lows of -4 °C in January, with monthly rain varying between 32 mm and 72 mm throughout the year. The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 22:00 and on Sunday from 07:00 to 22:00. Admission fees apply, and the site provides wheelchair accessibility.
The nearest airport is Vienna International Airport, located 18 km away in Vienna, and the site is 0 km from the capital. Nearby sights to combine with a visit include the Imperial Crypt at 0.4 km, the Spanish Riding School at 0.5 km, the Albertina at 0.6 km, the Austrian National Library at 0.6 km, and the Imperial Treasury, Vienna at 0.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °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 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 32 | 46 | 40 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 64 | 38 | 44 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
