Palace of Moncloa Palacio de la Moncloa
The Palace of Moncloa is a palace in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the Moncloa complex. Designed by architect Diego Méndez and opened in 1955, the 0.058 km2 building is operated by the Prime Minister of Spain and is a bien de interés cultural. It is one of 102 sights in Spain listed on this site and is the 72nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Madrid is warmest in July and August, when daily highs reach 32 °C and lows are 18 °C. These months are also the driest, with rainfall between 10 mm and 11 mm. January is the coldest month, with a high of 10 °C and a low of 1 °C. The wettest period is from October to December, with monthly rainfall amounts ranging from 55 mm to 57 mm.
The palace is 4 km from Madrid and 15 km from the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. Nearby sites include the Temple of Debod, 2.7 km away, the Royal Palace of Madrid, 3.4 km away, and the Almudena Cathedral, 3.7 km away. Gran Vía and Plaza Mayor are also located within 4 km of the palace. The palace is located at Avenida Puerta del Hierro, s/n.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 57 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 14 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 34 | 35 | 25 | 45 | 46 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
