St. George's Cathedral

Religious Site Orthodox cathedral in Timișoara and city landmark

Timișoara’s St. George’s Cathedral is a focal point for Orthodox worship and city heritage; visitors come for interior iconography, religious services and nearby historic squares.

Main image

St. George’s Cathedral is a principal Roman Catholic church in Timișoara, Romania, and forms a prominent element of the city’s historic Union Square.

Visitors come to view the cathedral’s façade and interior as a significant example of the region’s ecclesiastical architecture and to include it in tours of Timișoara’s historic centre. The building contributes to the square’s ensemble of baroque and baroque-influenced structures.

Constructed during the 18th century, the cathedral served the city’s Roman Catholic community and has formed part of Timișoara’s urban and religious landscape since that period.

Located in Piața Unirii (Union Square) in central Timișoara, the cathedral is surrounded by other historic buildings and lies within easy walking distance of the city centre.

  • Central location: Sits in central Timișoara's historic core and is commonly photographed from the surrounding Union Square (Piața Unirii).
St. George's Cathedral
St. George's Cathedral, Piața Unirii, Timișoara, Romania
45.7581, 21.2303

How to Get to St. George's Cathedral #

Located in central Timișoara at Piața Unirii/Union Square. Walkable from most central districts; local buses and trams serve nearby stops.

Tips for Visiting St. George's Cathedral #

  • The cathedral hosts regular services and concerts-check the local cathedral schedule for organ recitals.
  • It is close to Timișoara's Union Square (Piața Unirii); combine visits to see the Baroque and Orthodox architecture contrast.
  • Respect liturgical times-enter quietly during services.

Best Time to Visit St. George's Cathedral #

St. George's Cathedral is a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Timișoara known for its 18th-century Baroque interior and central role in city religious life.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 10-25°C
Pleasant weather for walking around Timișoara's squares and cathedral visits.
Winter
November-March · -5-5°C
Cold and quieter; interior visits still possible but check for services.

Weather & Climate near St. George's Cathedral #

Climate

St. George's Cathedral's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (597 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 60 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.8h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

Nearby Attractions to St. George's Cathedral