San Lorenzo de El Escorial
City in Spain
San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a town in Spain with a population of about 18,900. Located 42 km from Madrid, the town attracts visitors to its historical sites, including the UNESCO-listed El Escorial and the Valley of the Fallen.
What to see
The primary sight is El Escorial, which holds UNESCO status. Visitors also travel to see the Valley of the Fallen.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C and very little rain, averaging about 2 days of precipitation. June and September also provide mild weather, with highs of 24 °C and 23 °C respectively. Winters are cold, with January seeing lows of -1 °C and highs of 7 °C. Rainfall is highest in November, with 117 mm falling over about 11 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, located 49 km away.
Top sights in San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is November, with about 117 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 80 | 65 | 55 | 88 | 90 | 43 | 18 | 21 | 43 | 109 | 117 | 114 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for San Lorenzo de El Escorial (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.