National Palace
The National Palace is a building of public administration in Guatemala City featuring Renaissance architecture. It is the 11th most looked-up sight in Guatemala on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is located in Guatemala City, 0 km from the capital and 7 km from La Aurora International Airport. It can be combined with a visit to Museo Popol Vuh, which is 2.9 km away, or trips to Arco de Santa Catalina, Pacaya, Acatenango, or Volcán de Fuego.
The best time to visit is during the months with the least rain, such as January, February, March, or December. During these months, daily highs are between 24 °C and 27 °C and lows are between 12 °C and 14 °C. The wettest period is from May to October, with June receiving 243 mm of rain. Temperatures during the wet season range from daily highs of 24 °C to 27 °C and lows of 15 °C to 16 °C. The palace is open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Saturday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00. Entrance for foreigners is Q40.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is June, with about 243 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 122 | 243 | 197 | 173 | 226 | 124 | 30 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
