When to go · El Escorial
El Escorial in February
Good month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- Spain overall
- Prices
- Low
- Spain overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than February?
February is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in February
- El EscorialHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Spain overall
- Low
- Prices · Spain overall
- Low
Spain overall: Almond blossom in the south; Carnival in Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife fills those cities.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Escorial, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 4 (better)
Apr: 5
Crowds
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Prices
Feb: Low
Apr: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Apr: 1
February: Outside 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.
April: Inside El Escorial's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
El Escorial: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings