When to go · El Escorial
El Escorial, month by month
The best months for El Escorial: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Low season on the mainland: cold nights in Madrid, mild sun in Seville and Málaga; the Canaries are at their peak. January sales in the shops.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Fallas in Valencia (15–19 Mar) sells out the city; Holy Week falls in late March in 2027.16 °C (61 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 5 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilGreatInside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 6 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, crowds).33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, crowds).33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Quiet and cheaper; rain in the north, mild in the south. Some coastal resorts close for the winter.15 °C (59 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Spain: Christmas lights and markets; the 6–8 December long weekend (puente) fills hotels. The Christmas lottery on 22 December stops the country for a morning.11 °C (52 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Escorial, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5 (better)
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: High
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 0
April: Inside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
El Escorial: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.