Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima)

Church Modern basilica at Fátima pilgrimage complex

At Fátima, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity is a large, modern church serving pilgrims to the Marian apparitions site; it hosts international liturgies and major services.

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The Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Basílica da Santíssima Trindade) is a modern Catholic basilica within the Sanctuary of Fátima in the Santarém District of Portugal, consecrated in 2007.

Part of the larger sanctuary complex, the basilica provides seating for roughly 8,000 worshippers and is used for large liturgies and pilgrim gatherings; it stands adjacent to the older Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and the sanctuary esplanade. The building is noted for its contemporary design and for serving as a principal indoor worship space within one of the most visited Marian pilgrimage sites in the world.

Commissioned to handle growing numbers of pilgrims, the church was designed by Greek architect Alexandros Tombazis and completed in the early 21st century. It functions primarily as a place for communal liturgy, reconciliation and large-scale devotion tied to the Marian apparitions associated with Fátima.

The basilica sits in the town of Fátima in central Portugal, within the Sanctuary grounds in the municipality of Ourém; the town is roughly 125 km north of Lisbon by road and is surrounded by the agricultural plain of the Santarém district.

  • Architect and date: Consecrated in 2007 and designed by architect Alexandros Tombazis.
  • Capacity and purpose: Seating for roughly 8,000 worshippers, intended to accommodate large pilgrimage crowds.
  • Pilgrimage dates: Major pilgrimage dates include 13 May and 13 October each year.
Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima)
Fátima, Santarém District, Portugal
39.6293, -8.6758

How to Get to Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima) #

Fátima is roughly 1.5 hours by car north of Lisbon along the A1 and A1/A23 routes. Regular buses connect Fátima with Lisbon and Porto. The sanctuary is within walking distance of the town center.

Tips for Visiting Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima) #

  • Plan around the afternoon candlelight procession if visiting during pilgrimage season; it is an intense communal experience.
  • Buy tickets online for the sanctuary's museum or guided areas during peak religious dates to avoid long queues.
  • If visiting outside Mass times, the modern basilica's scale is best appreciated from the upper gallery where its full volume becomes apparent.

Best Time to Visit Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima) #

The Basilica of the Holy Trinity's modern vastness is best visited outside peak pilgrimage dates for reflective inspection, though major feast days provide the full liturgical spectacle.

May-October (Pilgrimage season)
May-October · 15-28°C
Warmer weather with the busiest pilgrimage activity; candlelight processions often occur on the 13th of each month.
Winter (Quieter)
November-February · 8-15°C
Fewer pilgrims and quieter shrines; services continue but the scale of activity is reduced.

Weather & Climate near Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima) #

Climate

Basilica of the Holy Trinity (Fátima)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (869 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 31 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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