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Apostolic Palace

Vatican City
Best timeMay–Jul & Oct
Set inVatican City
In season~84°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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39–91°F
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Map showing the location of Apostolic Palace
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightJul · 78%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestNov
Best windowMay–Jul & Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, the Palace of the Vatican and the Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V, in honor of Pope Sixtus V, who built most of the present form of the palace.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jul & Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

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Museo di Capodimonte
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118 mi away
Castel Nuovo
119 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Apostolic Palace?

The best time to visit Apostolic Palace is May–July & October, in Vatican City.

Where is Apostolic Palace?

Apostolic Palace is in Vatican City.

What is Apostolic Palace known for?

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, located in Vatican City. It is also known as the Papal Palace, the Palace of the Vatican and the Vatican Palace. The Vatican itself refers to the building as the Palace of Sixtus V, in honor of Pope Sixtus V, who built most of the present form of the palace.

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