Hall of Mirrors

Versailles, France

Hall of Mirrors
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Hall of Mirrors is a long gallery designed by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart. It is part of the Palace of Versailles in France and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.

Planning a visit

The warmest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach about 23 °C and daily lows are about 14 °C. These months also have the fewest rainy days, with about 8 or 9. The wettest month is October, which sees about 72 mm of rain. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs between 6 °C and 8 °C. In May, daily highs are about 18 °C.

The site is 18 km from Paris and 19 km from Paris-Orly Airport. It can be combined with the Palace of Versailles, which is at the same location, or the Grand Trianon, which is 1.6 km away. Other nearby sights within about 13 km include Musée Marmottan Monet, Plenitude Arena, and Grande Arche.

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C681114182123232015107
Average low, °C1135912141411842
Rainfall, mm584954536756625650725667
Rainy days131113912129911131213

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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