Trier Cathedral
Trier, Germany UNESCO World Heritage Site
Trier Cathedral is a Catholic church building that features Romanesque architecture. The building was designed by Nikolaus Rosiny and its inception was in 1235. It is a component of the Roman Monuments, Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is located in Trier, Germany.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily lows of -1 °C. Rainfall is highest in December, which has 83 mm of rain over about 15 days. In April, daily highs are 14 °C and lows are 4 °C. The cathedral is 561 km from Berlin. The nearest airport is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport, located 34 km away.
The 112 m long cathedral is wheelchair accessible and is located at Liebfrauenstraße 12. Visitors can combine a visit with the nearby Aula Palatina, 0.3 km away, or the Porta Nigra, 0.4 km away. Other nearby locations include the Abbey of Echternach at 17.1 km, the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial at 36.6 km, and Vianden Castle at 37.3 km. Further details are available at the website http://www.dominformation.de/.
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.
