Palacio Salvo
Palacio Salvo is an eclectic skyscraper located in Montevideo, Uruguay. Opened in 1928, it stands as a Cultural Heritage Monument and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The warmer months of December through March offer daily highs of 23 °C to 24 °C, making these ideal times for sightseeing. If you prefer cooler weather, temperatures drop to highs of 13 °C to 14 °C in the winter months of June through August. The skyscraper is located 1 kilometer from the center of Montevideo. The nearest airport is Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, located 18 kilometers away in Ciudad de la Costa.
You can combine a visit with nearby sites such as Plaza Independencia, located 0.1 kilometers away, or the Executive Tower and Solís Theatre, which are within 0.3 kilometers. The Legislative Palace of Uruguay is 2.0 kilometers away. Tours of the building last 30 minutes and include access to the observation deck, with prices ranging from U$200 to U$300.
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 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 85 | 89 | 109 | 101 | 91 | 87 | 79 | 78 | 80 | 103 | 93 | 75 |
| 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.
