Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Religious Site

Orthodox cathedral in Rostov Oblast with ornate iconostasis

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47.2172, 39.7115
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How to Get to Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary#

Central Rostov-on-Don, accessible by local buses and a short taxi from the main railway station (Rostov-Glavny).

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary#

  • Combine a visit with a walk along Rostov's embankments-the cathedral is part of a cluster of historic buildings.
  • Photograph the decorative onion domes from the riverside for the best compositional views.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary#

Summer offers the easiest access and most services; winters are photogenic but harsh.

Summer
June-August · 18-28°C
Warm, long evenings-local festivals sometimes occur.
Winter
December-February · -10-0°C
Severe cold-domes dusted with snow make dramatic photos but access can be icy.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary#

Climate

Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (600 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 61 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – -1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 6°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 27°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° – 29°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 28°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
5° – 14°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 6°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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