Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin

Church Baroque cathedral in Varaždin's historic center

Varaždin’s cathedral occupies a central spot in the town, offering Baroque-influenced interiors and regular liturgical music; tourists arrive for architecture, concerts and walking the preserved baroque streets.

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The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the main Roman Catholic cathedral located in Varaždin, Croatia. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

The cathedral serves as the principal church for Catholic worship in Varaždin and is visited for Masses, religious events, and to view its interior architecture and decoration. The church sits among Varaždin’s historic urban fabric and is part of the town’s religious heritage.

The building has served as Varaždin’s principal Catholic church and has been maintained and restored across different periods to support liturgical use. It has long-standing ties to the city’s ecclesiastical life.

Located in the historic city of Varaždin in northern Croatia, the cathedral stands within the urban centre of Varaždin County.

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin
46.3075, 16.3389

How to Get to Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin #

Varaždin is about 80 km north of Zagreb and reachable by regional train or bus. The cathedral is a short walk from the town’s main square and the old castle (Stari Grad Varaždin).

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin #

  • Walk the nearby streets to find baroque facades and small cafés - the cathedral anchors Varaždin's compact historic core.
  • Check for organ recitals; Varaždin's music tradition sometimes uses the cathedral as a venue.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin #

Spring and early autumn for comfortable exploration of Varaždin's compact town center.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Pleasant for walking the town's baroque avenues and visiting local markets.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C
Mild temperatures and fewer day-trippers from Zagreb.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin #

Climate

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (870 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 27°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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