Porta Nigra
Trier, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Porta Nigra is an ancient Roman city gate located in Trier, Germany. It is a cultural heritage monument in Rhineland-Palatinate and part of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the 43rd most looked-up sight in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Trier varies by season. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 23 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are December and January. In January, the high is 4 °C and the low is -1 °C, while in December, the high is 4 °C and the low is 0 °C. Rainfall is highest in December with 83 mm and in October with 76 mm. April is the driest month, with 53 mm of rain.
The site is 561 km from Berlin, and the nearest airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, which is 34 km away. Visitors can combine a visit to the gate with the Trier Cathedral, located 0.4 km away, or the Aula Palatina, which is 0.7 km away. Other nearby sights include the Abbey of Echternach, 17 km away, the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, 37 km away, and Vianden Castle, 37 km away. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, 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 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 59 | 66 | 53 | 66 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 68 | 76 | 68 | 83 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
