Palácio da Alvorada
Palácio da Alvorada is a palace located in Brasília, Brazil. Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer in the modern architecture style, it was established in 1958. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Brazil.
Planning a visit
The site experiences monthly variations in temperature and rainfall. Temperatures range from daily lows of 14 °C in July to highs of 29 °C in September. Rainfall varies significantly across the year, with months like June and July receiving about 5 mm of rain on about 0 days, contrasted with December seeing 233 mm on about 24 days. May, June, July, and August have the lowest rainfall, making them practical months for a dry visit.
The nearest airport is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasília, located 14 km away. The palace is 6 km from Brasília. Nearby sights include Palácio do Planalto at 4.2 km and the Cathedral of Brasília at 5.7 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is December, with about 233 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Rainfall, mm | 198 | 165 | 205 | 97 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 37 | 125 | 202 | 233 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
