Aarhus Cathedral
Aarhus Cathedral is a Brick Gothic Lutheran cathedral in Aarhus, Denmark, dedicated to Clement. This brick structure dates back to the 13th century and measures 96 m in height and 93 m in length. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Denmark on English Wikipedia and is located at Domkirkepladsen 2 within the Aarhus Municipality.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C. The coldest months are January and February, when daily highs are 3 °C. While August is the wettest month with 75 mm of rain, the period from October to December sees the most rainy days, with about 17 days of rain each month.
The cathedral is 30 km from Aarhus Airport and 156 km from Copenhagen. Nearby locations include Den Gamle By, 1.2 km away, Marselisborg Palace, 3.3 km away, and Møllehøj, 31.1 km away. The cathedral is open daily; hours are 09:30-16:00 from May to September and 10:00-15:00 from October to April. Wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 43 | 51 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 63 | 75 | 68 | 73 | 60 | 56 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
