Episcopal Palace, Astorga
Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Episcopal Palace is a Gothic Revival monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site in Astorga, Spain. Designed by Antoni Gaudí and Ricardo García Guereta, the building is a bien de interés cultural and currently serves as the Museo de los Caminos. It is located along the Way of Saint James in the province of León.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, specifically July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C to 27 °C and rainfall is at its lowest with about 4 to 5 rainy days per month. For warmer but slightly wetter conditions, June or September offer highs around 23 °C. The winter months are colder, with lows reaching 0 °C to 1 °C and December being the wettest month with about 95 mm of rain.
Astorga is located about 300 km from Madrid. The nearest airport is León Airport, which is 36 km away, while Asturias Airport is 123 km from the site. Travelers can combine a visit to the palace with trips to Casa Botines or León Cathedral, both of which are approximately 43 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 27 °C. The wettest is December, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 49 | 47 | 58 | 68 | 37 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 79 | 76 | 95 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
