Palacio del Senado
Palace Historic building housing Spain's Senate in Madrid
On Madrid’s Carrera de San Jerónimo, the Palacio del Senado houses Spain’s upper parliamentary chamber; visitors join guided tours to see historic debating rooms, period architecture and its proximity to Congreso and central museums.
How to Get to Palacio del Senado #
Located near the Prado and El Retiro, the Senate palace is within walking distance of Atocha and several central metro stations (e.g., Banco de España on Line 2). Local buses and taxis serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Palacio del Senado #
- Guided tours of the Senate building are available; book in advance if possible.
- Check security and ID requirements for entry; this is a working government building.
- Visit the nearby Parque del Retiro and Prado Museum to complete a cultural circuit.
Best Time to Visit Palacio del Senado #
Best in spring or autumn for pleasant city weather and walking between sights.
Weather & Climate near Palacio del Senado #
Palacio del Senado's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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