Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
The Palace of Cortés is a fortified palace in Cuernavaca, Morelos, featuring Renaissance architecture. Built in 1529, it is one of the 50 most looked-up sights in Mexico on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are March, April, and May, when daily highs reach 30 °C. The rainy season occurs from June through September, with rainfall between 214 mm and 227 mm. The driest months are December, January, and February, when rainfall stays between 6 mm and 12 mm.
The palace is 49 km from Mexico City. The nearest airport is Adolfo López Mateos International Airport in Toluca, located 58 km away. Nearby attractions include the Cuernavaca Cathedral, 0.4 km away, and Xochicalco, 14.6 km away. Other sites within 50 km include the Anahuacalli Museum at 45.6 km, Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City at 45.9 km, and the Frida Kahlo Museum at 48.8 km. The site is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00, and the admission price is M$60.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 227 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 67 | 220 | 227 | 224 | 214 | 76 | 15 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
