Madrid · Spain
February
Still the off-season: excellent museum access, rock-bottom prices, and Carnival festivities.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Madrid — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
11.2°C
Low
3.1°C
Rain
35mm
Sun
6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Madrid
Weather
Above average
Value
Perfect
Crowds
Perfect
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in February
- ↑Madrid Carnival (Carnaval) brings street parades and fancy dress — a genuine local celebration, not a tourist event
- ↑Thyssen-Bornemisza practically to yourself — one of the world's great private collections without the rush
- ↑Prices remain at annual lows: hotels, flights, and restaurants all at their most competitive
What you sacrifice
- ↓Cold still dominant — 11°C highs require warm layers for outdoor sightseeing
- ↓Terraza (outdoor terrace) culture dormant: Madrid's most enjoyable way to socialise not yet active
- ↓Some smaller museums and galleries on reduced winter hours
How February compares to May (best month)
| Factor | February | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 10 |
| Value | 10 | 7 |
| Crowds | 10 | 6 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)Chiang Mai (31.5°C)Miami (24.8°C)Florence (11.4°C)Queenstown (22.2°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Madrid, not across destinations. Methodology →