St Mary's Cathedral
Church Roman Catholic cathedral in Aberdeen serving local diocese
St Mary’s Cathedral in Aberdeen presents Gothic Revival architecture and stained glass; visitors explore the interior during services and note the cathedral’s civic role.
How to Get to St Mary's Cathedral #
A short walk from the city’s main transport nodes; local bus routes serve stops close to the cathedral. City centre signage will direct visitors to the cathedral precincts.
Tips for Visiting St Mary's Cathedral #
- Attend a service to see the cathedral in active liturgical use and to hear the organ or choir.
- Combine a visit with the nearby cultural sites in the city-many historic points are clustered close together.
- Inquire locally about any conservation projects; plaques inside often reveal surprising histories of the building's fabric.
Best Time to Visit St Mary's Cathedral #
The cathedral is an indoor destination; visit in shoulder seasons to avoid peak tourist crowds in the city.
Weather & Climate near St Mary's Cathedral #
St Mary's Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (765 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
