UNESCO World Heritage Site in France

Geography of Palace and Park of Versailles

Geography of Palace and Park of Versailles: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 58°F now🕔 2:54 AM local📅 Best: April, June, July, August and September

Geography of Palace and Park of Versailles

Latitude48.8049
Longitude2.1204
HemisphereNorthern

Palace of Versailles is 0 mi to the north, Eiffel Tower is 9 mi to the north-east, Louvre Museum is 11 mi to the east and Latin Quarter is 11 mi to the east.

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Coordinates: 48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)

Quick facts about Palace and Park of Versailles

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°48′17.6″N 2°7′13.4″E (48.8049, 2.1204)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known forthe seat of French absolutism
Local time2:54 AM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsApril, June, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Palace and Park of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the seat of French absolutism.

Right now it is 58°F (14°C) in Palace and Park of Versailles with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 48°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles is April, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Palace and Park of Versailles today at 9/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Palace and Park of Versailles month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January45°35°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
February50°40°3,6 in★★★☆☆
March56°41°2,4 in★★★☆☆
April63°45°1,7 in★★★★☆
May68°51°4,4 in★★★★☆
June76°58°2,6 in★★★★☆
July79°61°2,9 in★★★★☆
August79°60°2,6 in★★★★☆
September69°54°2,0 in★★★★☆
October63°50°3,7 in★★★★☆
November52°43°3,2 in★★★☆☆
December48°40°2,1 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palace and Park of Versailles?

Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.8049, 2.1204. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Palace and Park of Versailles right now?

It is currently 58°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 11 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles?

April, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Palace and Park of Versailles, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palace and Park of Versailles in?

Palace and Park of Versailles observes Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:54 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Palace and Park of Versailles?

The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 24 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 192 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles?

Popular options include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 27, 2026 at 2:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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