Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
The Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate in Monaco-Ville is a Romanesque Revival cathedral constructed of brick. Inception of the site occurred in 1911. The cathedral is dedicated to Mary and named after Saint Nicholas. It is the fourth most looked-up sight in Monaco.
Planning a visit
The local climate remains moderate throughout the year. Daily temperatures range from highs of 11 °C and lows of 8 °C in January to highs of 26 °C and lows of 22 °C in August. Precipitation varies, with the highest rainfall occurring in October and November, reaching 119 mm and 112 mm respectively. July and August experience the lowest rainfall, with 17 mm and 26 mm. Travelers arriving by air can use Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, located 18 km away. The cathedral is open to visitors daily from 08:30 to 18:00, with extended operating hours from 08:00 to 19:00 between May and September. Access for individuals using wheelchairs is limited.
Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with several nearby locations. The Prince's Palace of Monaco is located 0.2 km away. Other nearby sites include the Jardin Exotique de Monaco at 0.7 km, the Sainte-Dévote Chapel at 0.8 km, the Yacht Club de Monaco at 0.9 km, and the Golden Foot at 1.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 119 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 46 | 45 | 74 | 56 | 38 | 17 | 26 | 78 | 119 | 112 | 104 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
