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Madrid in February: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
The deciding difference
February is a cool transition window before the noticeably milder conditions of March.
Practical conclusion
Rain barely separates the two months. Unless an early date is essential, March has the clear advantage for warmth and sunshine.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
56/100 · #9
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#5
Sun
#9
Published best categories: none
Madrid · FebruaryPhoto: Hassaan72 · CC0Climate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 0 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | -0 | 8 | 39 | 2.7 | 84 | 2.3 | 46 |
| February (selected) | 11 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 3.9 | 78 | 2.4 | 56 |
| March | 15 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 5.3 | 72 | 2.5 | 65 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (56/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10 | -2.2 °C | -0.5 °C | +1.5 | +6.2 mm | -1.2 h | +5.7 % | -0.1 m/s |
| March | +9 | +3.4 °C | +2.2 °C | +1.5 | +12.7 mm | +1.4 h | -5.8 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Madrid in February?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 0 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in February?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 33 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Madrid. February is not among them.