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When to climb at El Escorial
The best months for bouldering at El Escorial are February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July to August too hot. June and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
Can you climb there today?Today's answer, hour by hour, and the week ahead.Month by month
| Month | Dry days | High / low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 of 31 | 9° / 2° | 90 mm | Good |
| February | 23 of 28 | 11° / 3° | 28 mm | Best |
| March | 18 of 31 | 12° / 4° | 164 mm | Good |
| April | 24 of 30 | 18° / 7° | 57 mm | Good |
| May | 22 of 31 | 20° / 9° | 62 mm | Good |
| June | 21 of 30 | 26° / 15° | 48 mm | Warm |
| July | 30 of 31 | 31° / 18° | 2 mm | Hot |
| August | 30 of 31 | 31° / 19° | 3 mm | Hot |
| September | 23 of 30 | 23° / 13° | 44 mm | Warm |
| October | 17 of 31 | 19° / 11° | 131 mm | Good |
| November | 22 of 30 | 13° / 6° | 78 mm | Good |
| December | 24 of 31 | 9° / 3° | 42 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at El Escorial?
The best months for bouldering at El Escorial are February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July to August too hot. June and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at El Escorial in February?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 28 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at El Escorial?
October, with about 14 rainy days and 131 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.