Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest Church
19th-century Romanian Orthodox cathedral with painted interiors
An Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest, Saint Basil the Great serves parish worship and draws visitors for its iconography and liturgical services.
Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest at a Glance#
Address: București, Romania
How to Get to Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest#
Situated in Bucharest, the cathedral is best reached by taxi or local bus from the city centre; many visitors combine it with a walking tour of nearby historic neighborhoods.
Tips for Visiting Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest#
- The cathedral is part of several Bucharest religious circuits; combine it with a short walk to other Orthodox sites in the neighborhood.
- Visit mid-morning on a weekday to hear the Orthodox liturgy without the weekend tourist crowd.
Best Time to Visit Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest#
Shoulder seasons avoid extremes of summer heat and winter cold.
Weather & Climate near Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest#
Saint Basil the Great Cathedral, Bucharest's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (600 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
