Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria

Church Cathedral in Leiria, seat of the diocese

Leiria’s cathedral located close to the castle, combining Manueline and later styles; visitors typically see the cathedral alongside the hilltop castle and local museums.

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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria
39.7461, -8.8068

How to Get to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria #

The cathedral is in central Leiria, within walking distance of Leiria train and bus stations. Trains from Lisbon and other regional cities connect to Leiria. Local buses and taxis provide last-mile access.

Tips for Visiting Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria #

  • Check for guided tours if interested in medieval chapels or crypts; local tourist offices can point to seasonal openings.
  • Visit early to appreciate the quieter side streets of Leiria's old town and the view from the cathedral precincts.
  • Combine with a walk up to Leiria Castle for panoramic views across the city.

Best Time to Visit Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria #

Spring and autumn for pleasant weather; summer mornings are workable for visits.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C
Comfortable temperatures and blossoming hillsides; ideal for walking.
Summer
June-August · 20-30°C
Warm and busy; mornings and evenings are best for outdoor exploration.
Autumn
September-October · 15-25°C
Milder temperatures and fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria #

Climate

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (755 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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