Duomo di San Giovanni
Church Turin cathedral housing the Shroud of Turin.
Renaissance cathedral in Turin housing the Cappella della Sacra Sindone (Chapel of the Holy Shroud); visitors come for the cathedral’s art and the history-linked Shroud chamber, plus nearby piazza and royal palaces.
How to Get to Duomo di San Giovanni #
In Turin city centre at Piazza San Giovanni beside the Royal Palace. Metro: Turin does not have a full metro network; use buses or the Porta Susa/Porta Nuova railway stations and walk 10-15 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Duomo di San Giovanni #
- The Shroud of Turin is displayed only on rare occasions-check the Archdiocese announcements if planning a visit around a public ostension.
- The cathedral sits beside the Romanesque‑Gothic bell tower (Campanile) and nearby Palazzo Reale; combine visits for a fuller historical arc.
- Weekend masses attract crowds; morning weekday visits are quieter.
Best Time to Visit Duomo di San Giovanni #
Best in spring or autumn to enjoy city-centre walks and smaller crowds.
Weather & Climate near Duomo di San Giovanni #
Duomo di San Giovanni's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (872 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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