Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury, United Kingdom
Salisbury Cathedral is an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral built in the Gothic style using limestone. It is a Grade I listed building dedicated to Mary.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 16:00. Visitors can reach the site via Bournemouth Airport, which is 32 km away, or Bristol Airport, located 73 km away. The cathedral is 126 km from London.
July is one of the warmest months with daily highs of 21 °C, while January is among the coldest with highs of 7 °C. Rainfall is highest in November with 95 mm. Nearby sights include Stonehenge, which is 12.9 km away, the New Forest, 25.7 km away, Winchester Cathedral, 33.8 km away, and Avebury, 40.7 km away.
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 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 59 | 67 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 51 | 53 | 64 | 94 | 95 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
