El Escorial in December
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 9°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
9°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
7Rainy days (47 mm)
9:07 hDaylight
08:39Sunrise · 17:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 9°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.7 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.7 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 1°C | 43 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.7 |
| February | 10°C | 1°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.3 |
| March | 14°C | 4°C | 44 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 16°C | 6°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.9 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 49 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| June | 27°C | 14°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| July | 31°C | 17°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.4 |
| August | 30°C | 17°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| September | 25°C | 13°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 18°C | 9°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 12°C | 4°C | 55 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 9°C | 2°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is El Escorial in December?
Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit El Escorial?
The best months are June, July, August, September.