Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathédrale Saints-Michel-et-Gudule de Bruxelles
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, Belgium, is a co-cathedral and church building built in the Brabantine Gothic style. Dedicated to Michael and Gudula, the protected monument has an inception year of 1226 and stands 64 meters high and 114 meters long. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C, while January and December are the coldest with highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C to 2 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with December recording the highest precipitation at 80 mm on about 14 days and April the lowest at 51 mm on about 11 days. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, located 11 km away, and the sight is 1 km from the capital. Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, Saturday from 07:30 to 15:30, and Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00. Wheelchair access is not available.
Nearby sights include Jeanneke Pis at 0.4 km, Grand-Place at 0.6 km, Brussels Town Hall at 0.6 km, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium at 0.7 km, and the Royal Palace of Brussels at 0.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 76 | 61 | 70 | 51 | 68 | 76 | 74 | 77 | 69 | 76 | 76 | 80 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
