Almudena Cathedral
Almudena Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in Madrid dedicated to the Virgin of Almudena. Located in the Centro and Palacio districts, the granite building was designed by architect Francisco de Cubas and features Romanesque Revival, Gothic Revival, Neoclassical, and historicist architectural styles. Construction began in 1883 and the cathedral opened in 1993. It is one of the 27 most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 1 km from the center of Madrid. Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 15 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with several nearby sights in the city, such as the Royal Palace of Madrid, which is 0.3 km away, and Plaza Mayor, which is 0.6 km away. Puerta del Sol is 0.9 km away, while the Temple of Debod and Gran Vía are both located within 1 km.
The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 32 °C and there are only about 2 or 3 rainy days. The coldest months are January and December, with highs of 10 °C and lows between 1 °C and 2 °C. The wettest months are October and November, which see about 53 to 54 mm of rain. The cathedral is open to visitors daily from 09:00 to 20:30, and there is a requested donation of €1.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 54 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 33 | 24 | 43 | 45 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 54 | 53 | 51 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
