Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated to Jesus Christ. Established in 1031, the site features Gothic architecture and is the 12th most looked-up sight in Ireland.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 19 °C, while January and February have daily highs of 8 °C. The wettest months are October, November, and December, with December seeing about 20 rainy days. The cathedral is 1 km from Dublin and 10 km from Dublin Airport.
Nearby attractions include Dublin Castle, 0.3 km away, the General Post Office, 1 km away, and St Stephen's Green, 1 km away. St Mary's Cathedral is 1.2 km away, and the National Gallery of Ireland is 1.3 km away. Admission is €11.50 for adults, €10 for concessions, and €4 for children. Wheelchair access is limited. Opening hours vary by season. From April to September, the cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 19:00. In November to February, it is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 17:00. On Sundays, it is open from 12:30 to 14:30 and 16:30 to 18:00 or 19:00 depending on the month.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 83 | 65 | 70 | 65 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 78 | 72 | 98 | 94 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
