Forest of Remembrance

Monument Madrid memorial wood commemorating 2004 train attack victims

A memorial grove in Madrid dedicated to victims of the 2004 train bombings, with trees and commemorative plaques; visitors come for reflection and to see a civic remembrance site near the transport hub.

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Forest of Remembrance
Forest of Remembrance (Bosque del Recuerdo), Tres Cantos/Community of Madrid area, Madrid, Spain
40.4119, -3.6869
Open daylight hours; some indoor exhibitions follow museum hours
Free (park space); some memorial exhibits may have entry fees

How to Get to Forest of Remembrance #

Located within the Madrid region, the Forest of Remembrance is reachable by car from central Madrid (approx. 25-40 minutes) and by regional trains and buses to nearby towns. Local signage guides visitors from main roads.

Tips for Visiting Forest of Remembrance #

  • Arrive early to find quiet reflection spots before midday visitors and school groups arrive.
  • Combine with a visit to the adjacent Almudena Cemetery and Flyover for broader historical context of the memorial area.
  • Mind opening hours for any indoor exhibits within the memorial complex.

Best Time to Visit Forest of Remembrance #

Spring and autumn are comfortable for reflective walks; mornings are quieter.

Spring/Autumn
Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct · 10-25°C
Pleasant walking weather and softer light for memorial contemplation.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 0-12°C
Quieter, colder visits; fewer visitors and a somber atmosphere.

Weather & Climate near Forest of Remembrance #

Climate

Forest of Remembrance's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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