Freising Cathedral

Church Medieval cathedral in Freising with ornate Baroque interior

Romanesque and Baroque cathedral in Freising with twin towers, frescoed interiors and a cathedral museum. Visitors come for architecture, religious art and views over Bavaria’s oldest brewery district.

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Freising Cathedral
Freising, Bavaria, Germany
48.3989, 11.7465
Hours vary with services; check cathedral schedule for visitor times

How to Get to Freising Cathedral #

Freising is north of Munich and reachable by S-Bahn (S1) from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Freising station; the cathedral is a short walk uphill from the station through Freising’s historic center.

Tips for Visiting Freising Cathedral #

  • Attend evening services to hear the cathedral choir - the acoustics make even a modest program sound grand.
  • Check for visiting hours and possible closures during special diocesan events.

Best Time to Visit Freising Cathedral #

Summer and early autumn combine good weather with active church programming - check local listings for concerts and services.

Summer
June-August · 15-26°C (59-79°F)
Good weather for walking Freising's old town and visiting cathedral terraces.
Autumn
September-October · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Harvest season events and clear air make for pleasant visits and festival opportunities.

Weather & Climate near Freising Cathedral #

Climate

Freising Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (806 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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