Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança

Church Former cathedral in Bragança with baroque elements

The old cathedral in Bragança, set within the city’s historical centre. Visitors come for its medieval architecture and role in regional religious history.

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Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança
41.8057, -6.7625

How to Get to Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança #

Bragança is served by regional roads from Porto and Vila Real. The cathedral sits in the historic centre of Bragança and is walkable from the city’s main plazas and the castle complex.

Tips for Visiting Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança #

  • Combine a visit with a walk through Bragança's medieval castle quarter-context helps the building come alive
  • Check local parish schedules if hoping to enter; smaller churches often open around services only
  • Notice the masonry: repairs and additions reveal centuries of changing styles

Best Time to Visit Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança #

Visit during spring or autumn for pleasant walking weather in Bragança's historic district.

Spring
March-May · 10-22°C
Mild temperatures and blooming surroundings, comfortable for exploring the old town
Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm days and cultural events in the historic centre
Autumn
September-November · 12-22°C
Cooling weather and clearer light for photography

Weather & Climate near Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança #

Climate

Old Cathedral of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bragança's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (787 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
11° 24°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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