Porto Cathedral
Porto Cathedral is a cathedral and cultural heritage site in Porto, Portugal. It is a National Monument of Portugal and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building features Romanesque, Gothic, Mannerist, and baroque architecture and is one of the 18 most looked-up sights in Portugal on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24-25 °C and about 2 to 3 rainy days. The wettest month is December, which has about 229 mm of rain and 14 rainy days. In the cooler months of January and February, daily highs are between 12-13 °C and lows are around 7 °C. In the spring and autumn, such as March or October, daily highs are between 15-19 °C. The cathedral is 13 km from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport and 274 km from Lisbon.
Nearby attractions include Palácio da Bolsa, 0.4 km away, and Livraria Lello, 0.5 km away. The Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte is 49.8 km away. Admission is €3, or €6 for a combined ticket with the adjacent Bishop's palace. Opening hours are 9:00-18:30 from April to October and 9:00-17:30 from November to March. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 229 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 128 | 112 | 141 | 107 | 53 | 24 | 36 | 87 | 187 | 197 | 229 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
