Poznań Cathedral Bazylika archikatedralna Świętych Apostołów Piotra i Pawła w Poznaniu
Poznań Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and an architectural heritage monument in Poznań. Commissioned by Mieszko I, the 72 m long structure features Gothic architecture and Gothic art. It is one of the 27 most looked-up sights in Poland on English Wikipedia and is one of the 39 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 23 °C and lows are between 14 °C and 15 °C. The coldest months are December and January, with daily highs of about 2 °C and lows between -2 °C and -3 °C. April and November have about 9 rainy days, while July is the wettest month with 79 mm of rain over 13 days. Other months such as May and September feature daily highs of 18 °C.
Located at Ostrów Tumski 17, the cathedral is 9 km from Poznań-Ławica Airport and 277 km from Warsaw. You can combine a visit to the cathedral with a trip to the Poznań Town Hall, located 1 km away, or the Imperial Castle, Poznań, which is 2 km from the site. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 79 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 49 | 58 | 79 | 61 | 42 | 36 | 36 | 40 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
