Grand Ducal Palace Groussherzogleche Palais
The Grand Ducal Palace, or Groussherzogleche Palais, is a château in Luxembourg City that has served as the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg since its inception in 1574. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, featuring Renaissance architecture.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, with daily highs around 20 °C to 22 °C. Rainfall is relatively consistent throughout the year, though December is the wettest month with about 93 mm of rain over 15 days, while April is the driest with 54 mm over 10 days. The palace is located in Luxembourg City, 6 km from the Luxembourg-Findel International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to the palace with nearby sights such as Notre-Dame Cathedral and Place Guillaume II, both 0.2 km away. The Bock is 0.3 km away, while the Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator is 0.5 km away and the Court of Justice of the European Union is 1.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 86 | 63 | 68 | 54 | 68 | 72 | 67 | 72 | 68 | 81 | 74 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
