Cathedral of Saint Domnius
The Cathedral of Saint Domnius is a Catholic cathedral located in the city of Split, Croatia. Dedicated to Saint Domnius, the structure incorporates elements of ancient Roman and Pre-Romanesque architecture. It is listed on the Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia and ranks as the 6th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs between June and August, with daily highs reaching 24 °C to 27 °C and minimal rainfall. July is the driest month, recording about 27 mm of rain over 5 days. Conversely, the cooler winter months from November to January experience the highest precipitation, with rainfall often exceeding 130 mm. The cathedral is not wheelchair accessible and requires an admission fee of €3.40.
To reach the site, travelers can fly into Split Saint Jerome Airport, located 12 km from the city. The cathedral is situated 259 km from the capital, Zagreb. Visitors can combine their trip with nearby locations such as the Temple of Jupiter, which is 0.1 km away, Diocletian's Palace at 0.2 km, or the Ivan Meštrović Gallery, located 1.8 km from the cathedral.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is November, with about 152 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 91 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 64 | 60 | 27 | 50 | 89 | 100 | 152 | 134 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
