National Palace
The National Palace is a building of public administration located in San Salvador. Completed in 1911, the structure features Neoclassical architecture designed by architect Pascasio González Erazo. It is one of the most looked-up sights in El Salvador.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are December through March, when rainfall is minimal, ranging from 2 mm in January to 11 mm in March. During this period, daily high temperatures reach 29 °C to 30 °C, with lows between 18 °C and 19 °C. The rainy season, which lasts from May through October, experiences heavy precipitation, peaking at 398 mm in September with rain on about 29 days. Visitors planning trips during these months should expect consistent daily high temperatures between 27 °C and 28 °C.
The National Palace is situated directly in San Salvador. Travelers arriving by air can use Ilopango International Airport, which is 8 km away, or the larger El Salvador International Airport, located 32 km from the city. For a broader itinerary, the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador is 0.1 km away, and the Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo is 3.5 km away. Those interested in archaeological sites can combine a visit with trips to Joya de Cerén, located 22.9 km away, or Cihuatán, which is 31.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is September, with about 398 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 198 | 337 | 367 | 345 | 398 | 235 | 41 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
