Saint Peter's Church, Leuven
Leuven, Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dedicated to Saint Peter, this collegiate church in Leuven, Belgium, features Gothic architecture. It was designed by architects including Matheus de Layens, Sulpitius van Vorst, Jan II Keldermans, and Pierre Langerock. The site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the 41st most looked-up sight in Belgium on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 25 km from Brussels and 15 km from Brussels Airport. It is located 0.1 km from the Leuven Town Hall. Other nearby locations include the NATO headquarters, Stoclet Palace, Sonian Forest, and Cinquantenaire.
Temperatures are highest in July and August, with daily highs around 22 °C. December is the wettest month, with about 76 mm of rain. There is no fee for entry, but wheelchair access is limited. The church is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30, and on Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 16:30. Between October and March, the church is closed on Wednesdays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °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 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 57 | 67 | 48 | 67 | 72 | 71 | 73 | 63 | 72 | 70 | 76 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
