St. Pierre Cathedral
St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva is a Protestant cathedral and cemetery dedicated to Saint Peter. The site features Romanesque, Gothic, and Neoclassical architecture and is a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance. The architect was Benedetto Alfieri, and it is the 22nd most looked-up sight in Switzerland on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located at Place St. Pierre, 5 km from Geneva International Airport and 129 km from Bern. July is the warmest month with average high temperatures of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. January and December are the coldest months, with average highs of 6 °C and lows between -2 °C and -1 °C. Rainfall is common, with October being the wettest month at about 112 mm. Other months with significant rain include May, with about 98 mm, and June, with about 89 mm.
The Jet d'Eau is 0.9 km away, and the Palace of Nations and the United Nations Office at Geneva are both about 3 km from the cathedral. Other nearby sights include Villa Diodati, which is 3.4 km away, and CERN, located 8.5 km away. Wheelchair access at the cathedral is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 72 | 84 | 80 | 98 | 89 | 81 | 86 | 100 | 112 | 94 | 106 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
