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Madrid in February
What February is really like in Madrid: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Matt Joseph, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Still cool, with bright days; a good month for museums and hearty cocido lunches.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Madrid: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (10°C (50°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 08:08
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold, often sunny days and frosty nights, with Christmas lights, the Three Kings parade and the January sales.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- ARCOmadrid contemporary art fair (usually late February or early March)
- Carnival parades and costume events (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Museum · Paseo del Prado
Prado Museum
Spain's national art museum, opened in 1819, holds the world's greatest collections of Velázquez and Goya — including Las Meninas, The Third of May 1808 and Goya's Black Paintings — along with Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, El Greco, Titian and Rubens.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Museum · Atocha
Reina Sofía Museum
Go straight to the Guernica room on the second floor early in the visit, then explore the cloister garden.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
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Palace · Palacio
Royal Palace of Madrid
Built in the 18th century after the old Alcázar burned down, the official residence of the Spanish royal family is used for state ceremonies and is among the largest palaces in Europe.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Kids
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Landmark · Centro
Plaza Mayor
Eat a calamari sandwich in one of the bars on the streets just off the square rather than on the pricier terraces inside it.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 4°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Madrid?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Madrid in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Madrid?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cool, with bright days; a good month for museums and hearty cocido lunches.
+How warm is Madrid in February?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.