Palace of Versailles Château de Versailles
Versailles, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Palace of Versailles is a royal palace, château, and art museum located in Versailles, France. Commissioned by Louis XIV of France in 1661, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is designed in the French Baroque architecture style and is one of the most looked-up sights in France.
Planning a visit
The palace is open Tuesday through Sunday. From April to October, hours are 09:00 to 18:30, and from November to March, hours are 09:00 to 17:30. Visitors may find the warmer months of June, July, and August, with daily highs around 21 °C to 23 °C, ideal for exploring the grounds. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, though August has the fewest rainy days. Wheelchair access is limited.
The palace is located 18 km from Paris and 19 km from Paris-Orly Airport. You can combine a visit to the palace with nearby locations such as the Hall of Mirrors, which is located on-site, or the Grand Trianon, located 1.6 km away. Other nearby points of interest include the Musée Marmottan Monet, the Plenitude Arena, and the Grande Arche, all located within approximately 13 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 58 | 49 | 54 | 53 | 67 | 56 | 62 | 56 | 50 | 72 | 56 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
