Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne

Church Catholic cathedral in Rēzekne with Neo-Gothic architecture

Roman Catholic cathedral dominating Rēzekne’s skyline, notable for its tower and interior altarpieces; visited by parishioners and those exploring Latgale’s church architecture.

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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne
Rēzekne, Latvia
56.4994, 27.3392
Varies; typically open during daytime hours and for services

How to Get to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne #

The cathedral is in central Rēzekne and reachable on foot from the town centre. Regional buses and trains serve Rēzekne from larger Latvian cities; local taxis provide last-mile connections.

Tips for Visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne #

  • Attend a service to hear the cathedral organ and choral tradition-performances are often part of local cultural life.
  • Photograph the exterior façade when the morning sun hits the west side for dramatic shadowing.
  • Check Mass times if visitors want to enter during services.

Best Time to Visit Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne #

Summer for comfort and longer days; winter for atmospheric, snowy photos.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C
Warm weather and longer daylight for town exploration.
Winter
December-February · -5--15°C
Cold but atmospheric, with festive lights around religious holidays.

Weather & Climate near Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne #

Climate

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (609 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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