La Moneda Palace
La Moneda Palace is a building of public administration located in Santiago, Chile. Designed by architect Gioacchino Toesca and opened in 1805, the structure features Neoclassical architecture and is recognized as a Historical Monument of Chile. It currently ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in Chile.
Planning a visit
The climate in Santiago is mild, with warm, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. The months of January, February, and March are the warmest, with daily highs reaching 29 °C and very little rainfall. Travelers visiting between May and August will encounter cooler temperatures, with daily highs dropping to 16 °C in June and July, and increased precipitation peaking at 144 mm in July.
The palace is situated in the city center of Santiago, 1 km from the capital. Visitors arriving by air should use the Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, which is 13 km from the site. Those looking to explore other areas of the city may combine their visit with the Gran Torre Costanera, located 5.3 km away, or Villa Grimaldi, which is 10.6 km away. Details for planning a visit are available on the official website.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is July, with about 144 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 101 | 135 | 144 | 106 | 48 | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
