Aachen Cathedral Aachener Dom
Aachen, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Aachen Cathedral is a Catholic imperial cathedral and church building in Aachen, Germany. Dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and designed by Odo of Metz, the site features Pre-Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Established in the 9th century, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the 20th most looked-up sight in Germany.
Planning a visit
The climate features daily highs and lows throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C and 14 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 5 °C and lows between 0 °C and 1 °C. Rainfall is frequent, with the highest amounts in December at 89 mm and June at 86 mm. Other months, such as April, see about 60 mm of rain, while May has a high of 17 °C and a low of 8 °C. In February, the high is 6 °C.
Travelers can reach the site via Maastricht Aachen Airport, which is 27 km away. The cathedral is 539 km from Berlin. A visit can be combined with nearby locations like the Bonnefantenmuseum, 27.9 km away, Fort Ében-Émael, 28.4 km away, or the Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht, 28.6 km away. Wheelchair access is limited.
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 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 73 | 77 | 60 | 75 | 86 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
