Puebla Cathedral
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico
Puebla Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral built in the New Spanish Baroque style. It was designed by architect Francisco Becerra and began construction in 1690.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from November to March, when rainfall is minimal. June through September are the wettest months, with daily rainfall reaching up to about 146 mm and many rainy days per month. Temperatures are mild throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 25 °C and lows between 7 °C and 13 °C.
Visitors can reach the city via Hermanos Serdán International Airport, which is 22 km away. The site is about 104 km from Mexico City. While visiting, you can see the Biblioteca Palafoxiana, located 0.1 km away, or travel 11 km to the Great Pyramid of Cholula.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is June, with about 146 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 74 | 146 | 122 | 122 | 131 | 54 | 10 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
