Turin Cathedral
Turin Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and parish church dedicated to John the Baptist. The building features Renaissance and baroque architecture and is recognized as Italian national heritage.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open daily from 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, though wheelchair access is limited. Visitors can reach the site via Turin Airport (TRN) in Caselle Torinese, which is 14 km away. The cathedral is located 524 km from Rome. While visiting, you can walk to nearby sites such as Museo Egizio, which is 0.6 km away, or Mole Antonelliana, located 0.8 km from the cathedral.
Climate conditions vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C and 27 °C respectively. The coldest period is in January, when daily highs reach 6 °C and lows can drop to -2 °C. Rainfall is highest in May, with about 128 mm of rain, while January and February see the least amount of rain at approximately 31 mm and 35 mm.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is May, with about 128 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 31 | 35 | 50 | 108 | 128 | 81 | 54 | 65 | 88 | 85 | 70 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
