Madrid, Grenada, Sevilla in February tips

I haven't been to Spain in February. Just saying you need to be prepared for cold weather - February is still winter - bring some warm layers.

In late April 2018 I was in Andalusia, expecting temps in high teens to low 20s C. The first half of the trip I was so cold as I only had a lighter weight jacket- the day temperatures were about 12-13 Celsius. The week before there had been unseasonable cold weather including snow in the mountains. I would have loved to have a warmer jacket and better layers and thin gloves.

I have heard that Madrid is "cold" in winter being situated on a plateau.

Madrid and Granada will be cold, but, if you are lucky, sunny.
Seville will be warmer, rain unlikely.
Think layers and lightweight rainwear.

Hi & welcome to the forum!

I was in Spain in February the last two years. Depending on the climate where you live, this answer may vary a little. I brought three 32 Degree thin long-sleeve scoop neck layer tops with me, a couple of shirts and a rain jacket. Last year I added a Columbia fleece. Between all of those, I was fine for any weather from the southern coast up to Madrid. I’m heading there again this year & will pack the same.

The reason I mention your home climate is that in Madrid the locals were wearing puffy jackets. But, we didn’t need them.

And don’t stress about your packing. We saw lots of cheap puffy jackets, etc. in outdoor markets & shop windows. If we felt like we needed one, they were readily available.

I go to Andalucia at the end of February/early March, every year. I stay for the month of March.

I've never needed more than a light jacket, and a light rain jacket. I also bring a very light, padded vest that I bought at Costco and that has probably seen more wear than any other single piece of clothing I own.

In Madrid, more or less the same...even if the locals, as said above, are in puffy coats and furs!

I looked at photos of myself in Granada in January; I wore long-sleeved cotton shirts during the day, but carried a cardigan or light jacket for shady areas, and for nighttime.

If you get stuck, you can find inexpensive fill-ins at Zara. If you bring your passport when you shop, you will get a tax refund.

I was there in January and I agree with Jean. I wore a lightweight yet surprisingly warm jacket that I picked up at Kohls a few years ago. I layered shirts under it depending on the weather each day. A puffy jacket would have been too much most days. You may also want to take a hat and gloves, but you can also pick those up pretty easily at street stands if you need them.

I've been twice in February. Once, Madrid had a light dusting of snow, the second time I had to carry my jacket.

I had a light weight fleece jacket that kept me warm. I also had either an XXL rain jacket or a good quality rain poncho that covered my backpack. The jacket, especially, doubled as a windbreaker over my fleece on windy days, very useful to carry in a day pack, weighs nothing and takes up almost no space. Take a nylon bag in case you have to pack a wet rain jacket when the sun comes out again. Warm gloves and a warm scarf were all I needed to add. I remember large ice cubes in all the cold drinks in Andalucia - even for locals.

It's a great time to travel in that part of the world.

Oh yes - don't stand under orange trees. I've seen tourists get bopped with a falling orb.

I'm headed to Spain in March and I'm brining my rain coat and puffer jacket. I'd rather have them and not need them than be wet and cold.

Spaniards wear winter coats up until April. I was in Seville in March when it got up to 60s and you could tell the tourists because we had all taken off our jackets while locals had their scarves and coats. Feb can be very rainy but the tourists sights will have minimal crowds and local restaurants and shopkeepers will be much friendlier.

In February, Spain can be chilly, especially in the north, so bring a warm coat, and a light rain jacket or waterproof layer is useful for occasional showers; layering is key since southern areas like Andalusia will be milder, but mornings and evenings can still be cold.