Winchester Cathedral
Winchester, United Kingdom
Winchester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral dedicated to the Holy Trinity. This Grade I listed building features Norman architecture and its inception dates to 1001. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United Kingdom on English Wikipedia, ranked 78th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The weather varies throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 21 °C and lows are 13 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of 7 °C to 8 °C and lows of 2 °C. In March, daily highs are 10 °C, while April has highs of 13 °C and May reaches 16 °C. Rainfall is highest in October with 101 mm and November with 98 mm, while July is the driest month with 53 mm. The cathedral is 96 km from London. For air travel, Southampton Airport is 13 km away and London Heathrow is 75 km away.
The cathedral is located near several sites, including the New Forest, 30.6 km away, Salisbury Cathedral, 33.8 km away, Osborne House, 34.6 km away, and Stonehenge, 38.1 km away. The site is open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Sunday from 12:30 to 15:00. Wheelchair access is available for visitors.
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 | 88 | 62 | 69 | 61 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 56 | 71 | 101 | 98 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
