Madrid in February
Chilly mornings, sunny afternoons and low visitor numbers; a good month for the Reina Sofía and very long lunches.
Is February a good time to visit Madrid?
February is one of the better months to visit Madrid. Crowds sit around 44/100, with typical highs near 13°C.
What’s on in February
- ARCO contemporary art fair (late February)
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Madrid, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Madrid.
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Madrid?
February is one of the better months to visit Madrid. Crowds sit around 44/100, with typical highs near 13°C.
How crowded is Madrid in February?
Madrid sits at roughly 44/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 18 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in February?
Expect highs around 13°C and lows near 2°C in February, with about 5 wet days across the month.