St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)

Church Neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral landmark in Tianjin

Xikai (St. Joseph) Cathedral in Tianjin is a large Catholic church with neo-Romanesque façades; visitors admire its twin towers, stained glass and role in the city’s colonial-era fabric.

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St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)
39.1169, 117.1875

How to Get to St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) #

Located in Tianjin’s urban area; accessible by local buses, taxis, and nearby metro lines-consult local maps for the nearest station and walking directions.

Tips for Visiting St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) #

  • Check opening times-churches in Tianjin sometimes close briefly for services or maintenance.
  • Note the mix of Catholic and local architectural influences in the interior decoration.
  • Combine a visit with a walk through the nearby former concession quarters to understand the cathedral's historical context.

Best Time to Visit St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) #

Visit in spring or autumn for the most comfortable city walking weather; interior visits are less weather-dependent.

Spring
April-June · 10-25°C
Pleasant for walking old streets and visiting churches.
Autumn
September-October · 12-22°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures for urban exploration.

Weather & Climate near St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) #

Climate

St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (578 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 147 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MaySeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain.

61 Good

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-7°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-5°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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