Roskilde Cathedral Roskilde Domkirke
Roskilde, Denmark UNESCO World Heritage Site
Roskilde Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral and World Heritage Site in Roskilde, Denmark. Constructed of brick in the Brick Gothic style, it is one of the country's recognized sights.
Planning a visit
The months from May through September offer the highest daily temperatures, ranging from 16 °C to 21 °C, while winter months such as January and February see daily highs of 3 °C and lows of -2 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with October experiencing rain on about 16 days and April recording about 34 mm of rain across 9 days. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
The cathedral is located 31 km from Copenhagen. The nearest airport is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport at a distance of 7 km, and Copenhagen Kastrup Airport is 36 km away. Nearby sights include the Viking Ship Museum at 0.8 km, Grundtvig's Church at 29.6 km, Nørrebro at 30.5 km, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek at 31.0 km, and Rundetaarn at 31.4 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 38 | 43 | 34 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 70 | 62 | 66 | 58 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
