Royal Palace of Madrid Palacio Real de Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid is an official royal residence and monument located in the city of Madrid. Commissioned by Philip V of Spain and designed by architects including Filippo Juvarra, Francesco Sabatini, and Juan Bautista Sachetti, this baroque structure has been in existence since 1735. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain.
Planning a visit
The palace is located 1 kilometer from the center of Madrid and 15 kilometers from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. Visitors can reach the site throughout the year, though temperatures vary significantly. Summer months like July and August see highs of 32 °C, while winter months such as January and December experience highs of 10 °C and lows near 1 °C. The palace is open from 10:00 to 18:00 between October and March, and from 10:00 to 20:00 from April to September. There is an entrance fee, and wheelchair access is limited.
Nearby attractions within 1 kilometer include the Almudena Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, the Temple of Debod, Puerta del Sol, and Gran Vía. These sites are situated in close proximity to the palace on Calle Bailen.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is October, with about 54 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 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 33 | 24 | 43 | 45 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 54 | 53 | 51 |
| 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.
