Temple of Debod Templo de Debod
The Temple of Debod is a moved building, Egyptian temple, and museum featuring ancient Egyptian architecture. It is one of the 31 most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The temple is 1 km from Madrid and 15 km from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. It can be combined with visits to the Royal Palace of Madrid (0.7 km), Almudena Cathedral (1 km), Gran Vía (1.3 km), Plaza Mayor (1.3 km), and Puerta del Sol (1.4 km). Admission is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
July and August are the warmest months, with highs of 32 °C and about 2 to 3 rainy days. October and November are the wettest months. From April to September, the temple is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 20:00, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 09:30 to 20:00. From October to March, it is open Tuesday to Friday from 09:45 to 13:45 and 16:15 to 18:15, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 09:30 to 20:00. The site is closed on Mondays and on January 1, January 6, May 1, and December 25.
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.
