Cathedral of Brasília Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília
The Cathedral of Brasília is a Catholic cathedral located in Brasília, Brazil. Opened in 1970, the modern architecture concrete structure was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and is dedicated to Mary, named after Our Lady of Aparecida. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Brazil, ranking 8th among the country's sights on this site.
Planning a visit
June and July are the driest months, seeing only 6 mm of rain on about 0 days, with daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 14 °C. December is the wettest month with 260 mm of rain on about 24 days and a high of 26 °C and low of 18 °C. Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout the year, with highs ranging from 25 °C to 28 °C and lows from 14 °C to 18 °C. The nearest airport is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasília, located 9 km away, and the sight is 1 km from the capital. Nearby sights include Palácio do Planalto at 1.6 km and Palácio da Alvorada at 5.7 km.
The cathedral is open Monday and Saturday from 07:00 to 17:00, and Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00. Wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 260 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 225 | 188 | 236 | 114 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 44 | 144 | 230 | 260 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
