Novara Cathedral Church

Neoclassical cathedral and Novara's principal church

Novara Cathedral (Duomo) anchors the city with a 19th‑century neoclassical façade, marble interiors and painted chapels. Visitors study religious art, attend services and climb nearby bell towers for city views.

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Novara Cathedral at a Glance#

Address: Piazza Duomo, 28100 Novara NO, Italy

How to Get to Novara Cathedral#

Novara is served by regular trains from Milan (about 30-40 minutes). The cathedral sits in the city center at Piazza Duomo and is a short walk from Novara train station (about 10-15 minutes).

Tips for Visiting Novara Cathedral#

  • Arrive in the morning to see sunlight on the cathedral's Romanesque-Revival façade and to hear the organ if there is a short recital.
  • Look for the carved capitals and the marble pulpit; they contain regional motifs linked to Piedmontese artisans.
  • Combine with a walk through Novara's historic center - the cathedral sits a short walk from Piazza Martiri della Libertà.

Best Time to Visit Novara Cathedral#

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable walking weather and clearer light on the cathedral's exterior.

Spring
Mar-May · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant for strolling Novara's streets and seeing the cathedral façade in soft light.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Crisper air and fewer tourists; good for combining cathedral visits with local markets.

Weather & Climate near Novara Cathedral#

Climate

Novara Cathedral'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 -3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (948 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

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