Cathedral of St Bavo, Haarlem
The Cathedral of St Bavo is a cathedral and minor basilica located in Haarlem, Netherlands. Designed by architect Joseph Cuypers, the building features Romanesque Revival and Art Nouveau architecture and is designated as a Rijksmonument. It also houses the KathedraalMuseum.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open from 09.30 to 12.30 and is wheelchair accessible. July and August have daily highs of 19 °C and 20 °C with lows of 15 °C, while January, February, and December see daily highs of 6 °C and lows of 2 °C to 3 °C. October has the highest rainfall at 109 mm on about 16 days, and April has the lowest rain at 44 mm on about 10 days.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, located 12 km away, and the capital city of Amsterdam is 18 km away. Nearby sights include Grote Kerk in Haarlem at 1.1 km, Teylers Museum at 1.3 km, Circuit Zandvoort at 5.5 km, Olympic Stadium at 16.2 km, and Vondelpark at 16.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 58 | 68 | 44 | 60 | 68 | 81 | 93 | 95 | 109 | 101 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
