Burgos Cathedral Catedral de Burgos
Burgos, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Burgos Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and monument in Burgos, Spain, featuring Spanish Gothic architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 45 most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia. The cathedral is part of the Way of Saint James in the province of Burgos and is dedicated to Mary.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 25 °C and the least rain, averaging about 5 rainy days per month. The coldest months are December and January, where daily highs are 7 °C and lows are between 0 °C and 1 °C. In spring, March has highs of 12 °C and lows of 2 °C, while May has highs of 17 °C and lows of 7 °C. November and December see the most rain, with about 63 mm to 72 mm of precipitation recorded.
The cathedral is located at Plaza Santa Maria in Burgos, which is 214 km from Madrid. Vitoria Airport is the nearest airport at 100 km, while Bilbao Airport is 125 km away. Travelers can also visit the Archaeological site of Atapuerca, which is 15.2 km from the cathedral. The site is open to visitors daily from 09:30 to 18:30. Admission prices are €11 for adults, €9 for children, and €5 for pilgrims. Wheelchair access is available at the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 72 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 39 | 38 | 64 | 60 | 41 | 25 | 23 | 38 | 62 | 63 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
