Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas
The Cathedral Basilica of Zacatecas is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica built in 1772. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and features a Churrigueresque architectural style. It is one of the 66 most looked-up sights in Mexico on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between March and May, when daily highs range from 21 °C to 26 °C and rainfall is low. June through September are the wettest months, with July seeing the highest rainfall at 111 mm over about 13 days. The cooler months are December and January, when daily lows reach 3 °C or 4 °C.
Visitors can reach the site via General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport, which is 18 km away. The cathedral is 521 km from Mexico City. Nearby sites include Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, located 27.2 km away, and La Quemada, which is 43.7 km away. The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 06:30 to 20:00 and Sunday from 06:30 to 21:45.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is July, with about 111 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 20 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 84 | 111 | 93 | 93 | 32 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
