San Lorenzo de El Escorial Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to San Lorenzo de El Escorial can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 9°C (48°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, San Lorenzo de El Escorial experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 569 mm (22 in) yearly. San Lorenzo de El Escorial can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 70 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 14 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our San Lorenzo de El Escorial Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

San Lorenzo de El Escorial can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year