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.
Palacio del Senado at a Glance#
Address: Plaza de la Marina Española, s/n, 28071 Madrid, Spain
Website: https://www.senado.es
Hours: Public visiting hours vary; guided tours by arrangement
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 10° | 5° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
| February | Good | 3° - 12° | 6° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Very Good | 5° - 16° | 10° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 25 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 35% | 2.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 36% | 2.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 27° | 21° | 26 mm | some cloud | 48% | 2.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| December | Good | 3° - 11° | 6° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
