Amiens Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Amiens, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Amiens Cathedral is a Gothic Catholic cathedral dedicated to Mary. This classified historical monument, which stands 42 m high and covers 0.015 km2, was designed by architect Robert of Luzarches and began in 1220. The building features classic gothic architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 58 most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is 115 km from Paris. The nearest airport is Beauvais-Tillé airport, which is 51 km away. The site is wheelchair accessible.
The weather varies by month. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of 6 °C and a low of 1 °C. In the spring, April has a high of 14 °C and a low of 5 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in November, with about 15 rainy days, and December, with about 14 rainy days. The wettest month is December, with about 74 mm of rain, while April is the driest with about 45 mm. The cathedral is part of the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 49 | 54 | 45 | 61 | 58 | 63 | 62 | 53 | 70 | 64 | 74 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
