Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava
Church Neo-Gothic cathedral central to Jelgava's religious life
Jelgava’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary functions as the city’s main Catholic church; visitors come for its interior, religious services and a look around Jelgava’s compact historic centre.
How to Get to Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava #
Jelgava is approximately 40 km southwest of Riga and is well connected by regional trains and buses. The cathedral is in the city centre and walkable from the main train station.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava #
- Visit on a weekday morning to get quiet time with the icons and to study the 18th-19th century furnishings.
- Look for inscriptions in Latvian that mark family donations-these can be small windows into local social history.
- Pair a cathedral visit with a walk along the Lielupe River and a stop at the nearby Jelgava Palace grounds.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava #
Late spring through summer is the most pleasant time to visit Jelgava and its cathedral.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava #
Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (624 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 27 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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