Chartres Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres
Chartres, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chartres Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a classified historical monument. This classic gothic structure is dedicated to Mary and functions as a Catholic cathedral, minor basilica, and collection.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is accessible via wheelchair. For travelers flying into France, Paris-Orly Airport is the nearest airport, located about 71 km away. The site is also about 78 km from the capital, Paris.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching about 23 °C and lows of about 14 °C. These months also have the fewest rainy days, averaging about 8 days of rain per month. The coldest period is in January, when daily highs are about 6 °C and lows are about 1 °C. October is the wettest month, with about 70 mm of rain. For more information, you can visit the official website at http://www.cathedrale-chartres.org/.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 23 °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 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 46 | 51 | 50 | 63 | 51 | 59 | 46 | 49 | 70 | 56 | 65 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
