Albi Cathedral Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile d'Albi
Albi, France
Albi Cathedral is a Brick Gothic Catholic cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Saint Cecilia. This historical monument is built from brick, features Gothic architecture, and was established in 1282. The structure is 114 m long and 78 m high, and it is one of the most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia, ranking 103rd.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 27 °C and 26 °C. These months also have the fewest rainy days, with about 7 rainy days in July and 7 in August. In contrast, April and May are the wettest months, with rainfall of 93 mm and 90 mm. For those visiting in the winter, January and December are the coldest, with daily highs of 9 °C and lows of 2 °C or 3 °C. During the transition months, March has a high of 13 °C and May has a high of 20 °C.
The cathedral is located 548 km from Paris. It can be reached via Castres Mazamet Airport, which is 43 km away, or Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, which is 71 km from the site. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.albi-tourisme.fr/la-cathedrale-sainte-cecile-albi.html.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 64 | 63 | 93 | 90 | 74 | 45 | 59 | 65 | 82 | 75 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
