St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja

Church Neo-Gothic cathedral in Liepāja, prominent city landmark

Liepāja’s St. Joseph Cathedral is the city’s Roman Catholic seat; visitors come for its architecture, organ concerts and its role in local religious festivals.

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St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja
Liepāja city centre, Liepāja, Latvia
56.5050, 21.0075
Typically free entry; donations requested. Special concerts or tours may have fees.

How to Get to St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja #

The cathedral is located in Liepāja’s city centre, an easy walk from the main bus stops and the embankment promenade.

Tips for Visiting St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja #

  • Attend a concert when possible-cathedrals in Latvia often present choral music showcasing local voices.
  • The cathedral is within the compact city center of Liepāja; combine a visit with a walk along the city's Baltic seafront.

Best Time to Visit St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja #

Visit in summer for festivals and easier access to other Liepāja attractions; winters are atmospheric but cold.

Summer
June-August · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Mild seaside weather and cultural events; the city is liveliest in summer.
Late spring
May · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Good for walking the centre without peak summer crowds.
Winter
December-February · -5-2°C (23-36°F)
Cold, with a melancholic Baltic light that suits church interiors for photography.

Weather & Climate near St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja #

Climate

St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 36 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
5.1 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 -2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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