Palace of Mafra
Mafra, Portugal
The Palace of Mafra is a Neoclassical palace, basilica, convent, and museum that is a National Monument of Portugal and a World Heritage Site. It is part of the Royal Building of Mafra and was designed by architect João Frederico Ludovice. It is the 29th most looked-up sight in Portugal on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The summer months of July and August are the driest, with about 6 mm to 9 mm of rain and only 1 rainy day each. The wettest period is from October to December, with November receiving about 131 mm of rain and December receiving about 129 mm. During the summer, daily highs reach about 23 °C, while winter daily highs range from about 13 °C to 16 °C.
The site is 30 km from Lisbon. The nearest airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and Cascais Airport, both located 24 km away. Visitors can combine this trip with visits to Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Castle of the Moors, and Pena Palace, as these are all within about 18 km of the palace. Admission is 8€.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is November, with about 131 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 99 | 83 | 62 | 81 | 55 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 37 | 108 | 131 | 129 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
