St. Rumbold's Cathedral
Belgium UNESCO World Heritage Site
St. Rumbold's Cathedral is a Brabantine Gothic Catholic cathedral in Mechelen. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Belfries of Belgium and France.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 22 km from Brussels. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, which is 14 km away. Visitors to the area can also reach the NATO headquarters, the Atomium, the Palace of Laeken, the Church of Our Lady of Laeken, or the Antwerp diamond district.
July is one of the warmest months with average daily highs of 23 °C, while January is among the coldest with average highs of 6 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest monthly average of 78 mm occurring in December and the lowest of 48 mm in April.
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 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 58 | 66 | 48 | 65 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 68 | 75 | 74 | 78 |
| 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.
