Ely Cathedral
Ely, United Kingdom
Ely Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral dedicated to the Holy Trinity, located in the city of Ely, United Kingdom. This Grade I listed building features Romanesque, English Gothic, and Norman architecture and was established in 1083. It is the 93rd most looked-up sight in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open daily from 7 AM to 6:30 PM, although it closes at 5 PM on Sundays during the winter months. The site is wheelchair accessible for all visitors. Regarding the climate, July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 21 °C and lows of 13 °C. The coldest periods are in January and December, when daily highs are around 7 °C and lows are 2 °C. October is the rainiest month with 64 mm of rain, and December has about 14 rainy days.
To reach Ely, London Stansted Airport is 57 km away, and the cathedral is 103 km from London. Travelers can also combine a visit with trips to King's College, Cambridge, or the Fitzwilliam Museum, which are both located approximately 24 km from the cathedral site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 37 | 45 | 45 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 64 | 58 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
