Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California) Church

Large Roman Catholic cathedral near Sacramento's civic centre

Sacramento's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament stands downtown with a stone façade and classical interior; tourists attend concerts, services and explore the nearby State Capitol and historic district.

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Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California) at a Glance#

Address: 1017 11th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States

Website: https://www.cathedralsacramento.org/

Hours: Daily (open for services and select visiting hours; check parish schedule)

Admission: Free (donations welcome); some special events may charge

How to Get to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)#

The cathedral is in downtown Sacramento, two blocks from the State Capitol and within walking distance of the Amtrak station (about 15-20 minutes on foot). Several bus routes and light-rail lines serve the downtown area. Limited street parking and paid lots are nearby.

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)#

  • Check Mass times on the cathedral website before visiting; services often coincide with music or organ practice.
  • The plaza outside is a convenient place to observe Sacramento city life-farmers' market days transform the street scene.
  • Arrive early on Sundays if wanting to photograph the interior without worshippers.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)#

Spring and autumn provide the most pleasant weather to combine a cathedral visit with Sacramento's Capitol and Old Sacramento districts.

Spring
March-May · 8-23°C (46-73°F)
Comfortable weather and light crowds; city blooms in mid-spring.
Summer
June-August · 20-38°C (68-100°F)
Hot, dry weather-visit mornings or evenings to avoid heat; city events increase visitor numbers.
Autumn
September-November · 10-28°C (50-82°F)
Mild and pleasant; harvest festivals and fewer tourists make it a good time for cultural visits.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)#

Climate

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, California)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 4°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
11° 27°

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° 31°

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
15° 34°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 33°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 31°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

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