St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)

Church Historic collegiate church in Aschaffenburg with Romanesque origins

Aschaffenburg’s St. Peter und Alexander is a collegiate basilica with Romanesque origins; visitors stop here for medieval architecture and the town’s historic center.

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St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)
Schlossplatz area, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
49.9737, 9.1464
Daily 9:00am-5:00pm (subject to change during services)

How to Get to St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) #

Aschaffenburg is served by regional trains from Frankfurt and Würzburg; from the station the church is a short local bus or taxi ride into the town centre.

Tips for Visiting St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) #

  • Seek out the carved capitals in the nave-local craftsmen left minor eccentricities in the patterns.
  • Visit during late morning for clear light through the clerestory windows.
  • Check church announcements for guided history talks that occur occasionally.

Best Time to Visit St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) #

Spring through early autumn provides the most comfortable visit windows.

Spring-Summer
April-September · 10-25°C
Pleasant conditions for combined castle and church visits in the region.
Autumn
October-November · 5-15°C
Crisp days with fewer tourists; interior visits are often quieter.

Weather & Climate near St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg) #

Climate

St. Peter und Alexander (Aschaffenburg)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (776 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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