Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse Basilica de Sant Sarnin
Toulouse, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Basilica of Saint-Sernin is a Catholic minor basilica and monastery in Toulouse. It is a classified historical monument and part of the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France, featuring Romanesque art and dedicated to Saturninus.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when daily highs reach 27 °C and there are about 8 rainy days. The weather is cooler in the winter, with January and December seeing daily highs of 10 °C and lows of 2 °C or 3 °C.
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is the nearest airport, located 7 km from the site. The basilica is 588 km from Paris. While visiting, you can also see the Canal du Midi, which is 1.9 km away, or the Cité de l'espace, located 4.8 km away. Aeroscopia is another nearby site at 8.7 km. The basilica is wheelchair accessible.
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 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 43 | 49 | 69 | 74 | 60 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 59 | 52 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
