Palau Güell Palau Güel
Barcelona, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
Designed by Antoni Gaudí in the Catalan modernism style, this palace in the El Raval district of Barcelona, Spain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The structure is made of stone, wrought iron, and trencadís and is part of the Works of Antoni Gaudí. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain, ranking 44th on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Travelers can reach the site via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, located 12 km away, or travel 505 km from Madrid. Nearby sites for a visit include La Rambla (0.3 km), Barcelona Cathedral (0.6 km), Santa Maria del Mar (0.8 km), Museu Picasso (0.9 km), and Palau de la Música Catalana (1 km). Admission requires a fee. The palace is open from 10:00 to 20:00 between April and October, and from 10:00 to 17:30 between November and March.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 26 °C. July is the driest month, with 21 mm of rain over about 6 days, while October is the wettest month, with 88 mm of rain over about 9 days. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs of 12 °C and 13 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 88 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 42 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 52 | 75 | 88 | 62 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
