Legislative Palace of Uruguay Palacio Legislativo
The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is a cultural property and legislative building located in Montevideo. Designed by architects Vittorio Meano and Giannino Castiglioni, this Neoclassical palace opened in 1925 and serves as the seat of the General Assembly of Uruguay. It is recognized as a Cultural Heritage Monument and is one of the most looked-up sights in Uruguay.
Planning a visit
Montevideo experiences mild temperatures throughout the year. The warmest period falls between December and February, with daily highs reaching 23 °C to 25 °C and daily lows around 18 °C to 20 °C. The coolest months are June, July, and August, where daily highs range from 13 °C to 14 °C and lows drop to 9 °C or 10 °C. Rainfall is spread across the year, typically occurring on 6 to 10 days per month. The driest months are December and August, while March sees the most rain.
The Legislative Palace is situated 2 km from the center of Montevideo. The nearest airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, located 16 km from the site. For those planning to explore further, the Telecommunications Tower is 0.7 km away. Other nearby landmarks include the Palacio Salvo, Plaza Independencia, the Executive Tower, and the Solís Theatre, all located within 2.2 km of the palace. The building is accessible to the public Monday through Friday from 06:00 to 23:59.
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 91 | 111 | 102 | 92 | 88 | 80 | 78 | 81 | 105 | 96 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
