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Cambrai Cathedral

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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 essentials

Address: Place Notre-Dame, 59400 Cambrai, France
Website: cambrai-cath.com
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When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 1° - 6° -1° 56 mm overcast 93% 5.0 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
February Poor 1° - 7° 0° 45 mm overcast 90% 4.8 m/s 0.2 low 9.9h
March Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 57 mm overcast 85% 4.8 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 4° - 13° 6° 49 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.6h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 64 mm overcast 79% 4.0 m/s 1.1 high 15.3h
June Good 11° - 20° 16° 67 mm overcast 79% 3.7 m/s 1.4 high 16.2h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 60 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 15.7h
August Excellent 12° - 24° 18° 53 mm partly cloudy 80% 3.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.3h
September Very Good 10° - 20° 15° 58 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 62 mm overcast 87% 4.2 m/s 0.3 low 10.6h
November Acceptable 3° - 9° 3° 67 mm overcast 93% 4.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
December Poor 2° - 7° 0° 64 mm overcast 94% 4.8 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h
Getting There & Around

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.