When is the best time to go to El Escorial

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Escorial, Spain. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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El Escorial weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Escorial are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

El Escorial January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 54mm 4.7hrs 10.7hrs

El Escorial's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in El Escorial and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

El Escorial February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 51mm 5.4hrs 11.6hrs

February in El Escorial is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in El Escorial and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

El Escorial March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 43mm 6.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in El Escorial is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in El Escorial and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

El Escorial April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 55mm 7.1hrs 14.2hrs

El Escorial's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in El Escorial and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

El Escorial May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 53mm 8.8hrs 15.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in El Escorial and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Escorial.

May is in the spring in El Escorial and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

El Escorial June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 39mm 10.2hrs 10.7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in El Escorial and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Escorial.

June is in the summer in El Escorial and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Escorial with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

El Escorial July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 15mm 12.3hrs 11.6hrs

July in El Escorial is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Escorial, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in El Escorial and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

El Escorial August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 15mm 11.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in El Escorial is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Escorial, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in El Escorial and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

El Escorial September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 35mm 8.7hrs 14.2hrs

El Escorial's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit El Escorial.

September is in the fall / autumn in El Escorial and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

El Escorial October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 56mm 6.6hrs 15.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in El Escorial and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Escorial.

October is in the fall / autumn in El Escorial and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

El Escorial November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 69mm 5hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in El Escorial is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Escorial and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

El Escorial December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 57mm 4.3hrs 11.6hrs

December in El Escorial is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Escorial for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in El Escorial and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Escorial with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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El Escorial weather stats

El Escorial weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.1°C 84.4°F
Driest month: July 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: August 11.5hrs
Coldest month: January 7.9°C 46.2°F
Wettest month: November 69mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 21.7°C 71.1°F
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