St. John's Cathedral
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
St. John's Cathedral is a Catholic minor basilica and cathedral featuring Brabantine Gothic architecture. Built from brick, the structure is dedicated to John the Evangelist and is a Rijksmonument.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is 81 km from Amsterdam. Travelers can reach the area via Eindhoven Airport, which is 27 km away. For those visiting the cathedral, there is no entry fee, and the site provides wheelchair access.
Weather in 's-Hertogenbosch varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 22 °C. The coolest period is in January, when temperatures reach a high of 5 °C and a low of 1 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring in November, December, and October, during which there are about 15 rainy days per month. If you are staying in the region, you can combine a visit to the cathedral with trips to Huis Doorn, Breda Castle, Grote Kerk, De Biesbosch National Park, or the Africa Museum, all of which are within approximately 44 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 75 | 60 | 69 | 47 | 65 | 70 | 77 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 78 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
