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Szombathely Cathedral

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Baroque cathedral in Szombathely serving as the diocesan seat, visited for its architecture, painted interiors and proximity to the town's Roman‑era remains.

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Szombathely Cathedral essentials

Address: Fő tér, Szombathely, Vas County, Hungary
Hours: Typically open during daylight hours and for services (check local parish for exact times)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Szombathely Cathedral

Szombathely Cathedral is a town-center cathedral best visited during the warmer months when Szombathely's pedestrian square is active and nearby museums are open.

Late spring/early autumn
May, September · 12-22°C
Pleasant weather for walking the town and lingering in the main square.
Winter
December-February · -5-5°C
Colder, quieter, and atmospheric if one prefers fewer tourists and sees the cathedral in a different light.

Weather & Climate near Szombathely Cathedral

Climate

Szombathely Cathedral's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (672 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -4° - 3° -4° 29 mm overcast 90% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h
February Poor -3° - 5° -2° 28 mm overcast 86% 2.8 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
March Good 1° - 10° 3° 40 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.0 m/s 0.5 low 11.8h
April Very Good 4° - 15° 8° 48 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 9° - 21° 15° 69 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.8 m/s 1.3 high 14.9h
June Very Good 12° - 24° 18° 89 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.7 m/s 1.5 very high 15.7h
July Very Good 14° - 26° 20° 84 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 15.3h
August Excellent 14° - 26° 20° 73 mm partly cloudy 61% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 14.1h
September Good 10° - 21° 15° 65 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.3 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Good 5° - 15° 9° 51 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.3 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor 1° - 8° 2° 57 mm overcast 88% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
December Poor -2° - 4° -3° 39 mm overcast 91% 2.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Szombathely Cathedral

Szombathely Cathedral sits on Fő tér, the city’s central square, and is an easy walk from Szombathely train station (about 10-15 minutes). Regional buses and local taxis also serve the center regularly.

For travelers from Budapest, trains run to Szombathely; from Vienna and Graz there are direct rail options as well, making day trips feasible.

Tips for Visiting Szombathely Cathedral

  • Attend a mass to hear the cathedral organ and choir-the acoustics in the nave are unexpectedly good.
  • Look for the medieval stones embedded in the exterior; they are one of the patchwork histories of the building.
  • The cathedral sits on Szombathely's main square (Fő tér), so combine a visit with the nearby Roman Savaria museum.