El Escorial, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to El Escorial, Spain? If you're planning to go to El Escorial, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to El Escorial, Spain

Based on the climate and weather in El Escorial, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for El Escorial, Spain by month

January

If you vacation in El Escorial during January, you are likely to find that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Socks

February

February in El Escorial is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average. There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens

March

March in El Escorial is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average. There is frost once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Dresses

April

If you vacation in El Escorial during April, you are likely to find that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Standard footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts

May

May in El Escorial is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts

June

Traveling to El Escorial in June, you will notice that it is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Light footwear

July

If you visit El Escorial during July, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally around 30 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Rain boots
Umbrella
Rain coat
Shorts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Skirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion

August

If you are traveling to El Escorial in August, you will notice that it can be very hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Shorts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunglasses

September

If you go to El Escorial in September, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion

October

If you go to El Escorial in October, you will notice that it is balmy. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece

November

November in El Escorial is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average. There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

December

December in El Escorial can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for El Escorial, Spain

Here are some general tips on what to wear in El Escorial, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in El Escorial
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing