Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava

Things to Do

Nearby Attractions to Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava

Jelgava Palace

Baroque palace in Jelgava housing an agricultural museum

Castle 817 m

When to Go

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.

Late Spring-Summer

May-August · 12-24°C (54-75°F)

Warm days and long daylight-best for exploring the town and nearby parks.

Autumn

September-October · 5-15°C (41-59°F)

Cooler days and changing leaves make for atmospheric visits.

Winter

December-February · -8-2°C (18-36°F)

Cold and snowy-cathedral interiors can feel especially intimate against the cold outside.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good

Best Time to Visit

JulyJuneMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-38°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-5° - -1°	-8°	34 mm	overcast	96%	3.8 m/s	0.0 low	7.4h
February	Poor	-6° - -1°	-8°	27 mm	overcast	95%	3.5 m/s	0.1 low	9.3h
March	Poor	-3° - 4°	-3°	33 mm	overcast	89%	3.3 m/s	0.3 low	11.7h
April	Good	2° - 11°	4°	41 mm	partly cloudy	81%	3.3 m/s	0.7 moderate	14.0h
May	Very Good	7° - 17°	12°	50 mm	partly cloudy	78%	3.2 m/s	1.1 high	16.2h
June	Very Good	11° - 21°	16°	58 mm	partly cloudy	78%	2.9 m/s	1.4 high	17.3h
July	Very Good	13° - 23°	18°	81 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.7 m/s	1.3 high	16.8h
August	Good	12° - 22°	17°	74 mm	partly cloudy	81%	2.5 m/s	1.0 moderate	14.9h
September	Good	8° - 16°	12°	65 mm	partly cloudy	84%	3.0 m/s	0.5 moderate	12.6h
October	Acceptable	4° - 10°	5°	57 mm	overcast	89%	3.3 m/s	0.2 low	10.2h
November	Poor	0° - 4°	-2°	58 mm	overcast	94%	3.7 m/s	0.0 low	8.0h
December	Poor	-4° - 0°	-6°	46 mm	overcast	96%	3.4 m/s	0.0 low	6.7h

Getting There & Around

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.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava