Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad Church

Neo-Gothic co-cathedral in Poprad with tall spire

Poprad's co-cathedral anchors the town beneath the High Tatras; tourists often visit the church before heading into mountain trails, cable cars and ski areas.

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Address
Námestie sv. Egídia (St. Egidius Square), Poprad, Prešov Region, Slovakia
49.056148, 20.29737

How to Get to Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Poprad is served by regular trains on the Žilina-Košice line; the co-cathedral sits in the town centre a short walk (5-8 minutes) from Poprad-Tatry railway station. The main bus stops in town are similarly close - aim for Námestie sv. Egídia or the train station and walk toward the Old Town.

Tips for Visiting Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

  • Attend a mass or a concert if the schedule aligns - the acoustics in Central European co-cathedrals often surprise.
  • The church sits close to Poprad's Tatra Express platforms; pair a visit with a day trip to the High Tatras.
  • Look up at the spire from the square: the best decorative stonework is high and easier to appreciate with binoculars or a zoom lens.

Best Time to Visit Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Poprad's co-cathedral is best visited outside the peak mountain-season crowds; combine it with a Tatra excursion.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm days; ideal for combining town visits with hikes into the Tatras.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Snow frames the co-cathedral's spire and makes for dramatic photographs, though services can be icy.

Weather & Climate near Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad#

Climate

Co-Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Poprad's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (610 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight