Palácio da Bolsa
Palácio da Bolsa is a National Monument of Portugal and a site of cultural heritage. This Neoclassical palace serves as the location for the Porto City Council and the Commercial Association of Porto.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between June and August, when daily highs reach 22 °C to 25 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. October through December are the wettest months, with December seeing about 229 mm of rain. The palace is 13 km from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport and 274 km from Lisbon. Visitors can also combine a trip here with visits to Porto Cathedral, located 0.4 km away, or Livraria Lello, which is 0.6 km away.
Admission costs €12 for adults and €7.5 for concessions. The site is wheelchair accessible. From November to March, the palace is open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30. From April to October, it is open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 18:30. The palace is closed on January 1 and December 25.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 229 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 174 | 128 | 112 | 141 | 107 | 53 | 24 | 36 | 87 | 187 | 197 | 229 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
