Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Alhóndiga de Granaditas is a museum, building, and architectural heritage monument in Guanajuato. This historical monument features neoclassical architecture and was established in 1809.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and April, when daily highs range from 20 °C to 27 °C and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the months of June through September are much wetter, with July seeing the highest rainfall of about 157 mm over 23 days. The site is located 289 km from Mexico City. The nearest airport is Guanajuato International Airport in Silao, which is 23 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to this site with a visit to the Mummies of Guanajuato, located 0.9 km away, or the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, which is 48.1 km from this location. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:00, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is July, with about 157 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 157 | 125 | 101 | 40 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
