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St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin)

Church

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) essentials

Country: China
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Yuan Renminbi (¥)
Language: Chinese
Emergency: 110

St. Joseph Cathedral (Tianjin) at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good -7° - 2° -6° 9 mm some cloud 59% 2.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.6h
February Acceptable -5° - 6° -3° 5 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.8 m/s 0.4 low 10.6h
March Very Good 1° - 12° 4° 10 mm some cloud 50% 3.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 9° - 21° 15° 18 mm partly cloudy 46% 3.5 m/s 1.0 high 13.1h
May Excellent 15° - 27° 21° 29 mm partly cloudy 45% 3.2 m/s 1.3 high 14.2h
June Very Good 20° - 31° 25° 66 mm partly cloudy 54% 2.7 m/s 1.2 high 14.7h
July Good 23° - 32° 29° 207 mm overcast 67% 2.4 m/s 1.3 high 14.5h
August Very Good 22° - 31° 26° 154 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.1 m/s 1.3 high 13.5h
September Excellent 17° - 27° 22° 42 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.0 m/s 1.0 moderate 12.3h
October Very Good 9° - 20° 15° 16 mm some cloud 61% 2.4 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Very Good 1° - 11° 4° 12 mm some cloud 61% 2.6 m/s 0.3 low 9.9h
December Good -5° - 4° -3° 10 mm some cloud 59% 2.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
Getting There & Around

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.