Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils at a Glance

About Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the city of Daugavpils in southeastern Latvia. The cathedral is dedicated to the two saints Boris and Gleb and serves the local Orthodox community.

The building is notable for its Orthodox liturgical interior elements such as an iconostasis and domed roof forms typical of Russian Orthodox church architecture. It functions as a place of worship and community religious events.

The cathedral stands within the urban centre of Daugavpils, the second-largest city in Latvia, close to other civic and cultural facilities.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

For Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral in Daugavpils, late spring to early autumn offers milder weather and easier access, while summer sees the highest visitor numbers.

Summer (peak tourist season)

June-August · 15-23°C

Warmest time with the most visitors to Daugavpils - expect higher numbers inside the cathedral and around city attractions.

Spring-Autumn (quieter)

April-May, September-October · 5-15°C

Milder weather and fewer tourists make it easier to visit the cathedral and explore the city at a relaxed pace.

Winter (cold)

November-March · -5-5°C

Cold and often snowy; indoor visits are less crowded but outdoor exploration is limited by winter conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Climate

Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils'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 -8°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustJuneJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

-41°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-8° - -2°	-10°	40 mm	overcast	97%	3.5 m/s	0.0 low	7.6h
February	Poor	-8° - -2°	-10°	32 mm	overcast	98%	3.4 m/s	0.1 low	9.4h
March	Poor	-5° - 4°	-5°	38 mm	overcast	92%	3.3 m/s	0.4 low	11.7h
April	Good	1° - 11°	4°	44 mm	partly cloudy	82%	3.1 m/s	0.7 moderate	14.0h
May	Very Good	6° - 19°	13°	50 mm	partly cloudy	79%	3.0 m/s	1.1 high	16.0h
June	Very Good	10° - 22°	16°	76 mm	partly cloudy	80%	2.7 m/s	1.4 high	17.1h
July	Very Good	12° - 23°	18°	80 mm	partly cloudy	82%	2.6 m/s	1.4 high	16.6h
August	Very Good	11° - 22°	16°	72 mm	partly cloudy	82%	2.4 m/s	1.1 high	14.8h
September	Good	6° - 16°	11°	67 mm	overcast	85%	2.8 m/s	0.6 moderate	12.6h
October	Acceptable	2° - 10°	4°	53 mm	overcast	91%	3.3 m/s	0.2 low	10.3h
November	Poor	-2° - 3°	-3°	51 mm	overcast	95%	3.6 m/s	0.0 low	8.1h
December	Poor	-6° - -1°	-8°	50 mm	overcast	97%	3.4 m/s	0.0 low	6.9h

Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral is located in the centre of Daugavpils. Daugavpils is served by regular trains and intercity buses from Riga (train journey roughly 3 hours); from Daugavpils central station or main bus stops the cathedral is a short walk (about 10-15 minutes) into the city centre. By car the drive from Riga is approximately 230 km (around 3 hours) along the main roads toward the southeast.

Tips for Visiting Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils

Visit Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral outside main service times if you want an uninterrupted view of the interior iconostasis and decoration-weekday mornings are often quieter than Sundays.
Take time to study the exterior domes and the building's Byzantine-style details from the square; many visitors rush inside and miss the sculptural and mosaic work on the façades.

Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils