Šibenik Cathedral Katedrala Sv. Jakova u Šibeniku
Šibenik, Croatia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Šibenik Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to St. James the Elder. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Renaissance architecture.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and the least rain. September and October see more rain, while November is the wettest month with about 139 mm of rain. The cathedral is open daily from 09:30 to 19:30, and the entry fee is €2.
Split Saint Jerome Airport is the nearest airport, located 40 km away. The site is 231 km from Zagreb. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with a visit to Krka National Park, which is 15.4 km away, or the Ivan Meštrović Gallery, located 49.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 139 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 80 | 78 | 79 | 86 | 67 | 64 | 32 | 57 | 99 | 97 | 139 | 121 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
