Cambrai Cathedral

Church Gothic cathedral in Cambrai with notable stained glass

Cambrai Cathedral anchors the city centre in Hauts-de-France; tourists visit for the cathedral’s architectural presence and the adjacent historic streets.

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Cambrai Cathedral
Place Notre-Dame, 59400 Cambrai, France
50.1722, 3.2333

How to Get to Cambrai Cathedral #

Cambrai Cathedral is in the town centre of Cambrai in Hauts-de-France. Cambrai is served by regional trains and is about 30-40 minutes by rail from Valenciennes; from the station it is a short walk to the cathedral. Local buses and roads provide access.

Tips for Visiting Cambrai Cathedral #

  • Arrive early to avoid the busiest times for Mass and to inspect architectural details without crowds.
  • The town has a cluster of other medieval buildings worth visiting-combine with a street-level walk.
  • Wear shoes suitable for cobbles if planning to walk the cathedral precincts.

Best Time to Visit Cambrai Cathedral #

Best in spring to early autumn for comfortable exploration of both the cathedral and Cambrai's historic centre.

Spring-summer
April-September · 10-25°C
Pleasant weather for exploring the cathedral exterior and the town.
Autumn
September-November · 5-18°C
Quieter streets and softer light for photography of the façade.

Weather & Climate near Cambrai Cathedral #

Climate

Cambrai Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (702 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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