Best Time to Visit Madrid
Spain · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Madrid, plan your trip for April to May and September to October. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 35°C (94°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 1°C (33°F). Rain is heaviest in October, at about 68 mm (2.7 in), and lightest in July, at 8 mm (0.3 in).
Madrid weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C 50°F | 1°C 33°F | 37 mm | 8 | 83% | 4.5 | Good 6.6 |
| February | 12°C 54°F | 1°C 34°F | 37 mm | 8 | 78% | 5.3 | Good 7.2 |
| March | 15°C 60°F | 3°C 37°F | 49 mm | 9 | 73% | 5.4 | Excellent 8.2 |
| April | 19°C 66°F | 6°C 42°F | 55 mm | 10 | 68% | 5.9 | Excellent 9.2 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 10°C 49°F | 38 mm | 7 | 59% | 7.3 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 30°C 85°F | 14°C 58°F | 26 mm | 6 | 48% | 9.8 | Excellent 9 |
| July | 35°C 94°F | 18°C 64°F | 8 mm | 2 | 35% | 12.7 | Fair 6 |
| August | 34°C 93°F | 18°C 64°F | 13 mm | 2 | 35% | 11.1 | Fair 6.3 |
| September | 28°C 82°F | 14°C 57°F | 33 mm | 5 | 50% | 8 | Excellent 10 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 10°C 49°F | 68 mm | 9 | 65% | 6 | Excellent 9.6 |
| November | 15°C 58°F | 4°C 40°F | 52 mm | 9 | 80% | 4.6 | Good 7.9 |
| December | 11°C 52°F | 2°C 35°F | 43 mm | 7 | 83% | 4.4 | Good 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best time to visit Madrid is April to May and September to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July is the hottest month in Madrid, with an average high of 35°C (94°F).
What is the coldest month in Madrid?
January is the coldest month in Madrid, with an average low of 1°C (33°F).
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
October is the wettest month, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 8 mm (0.3 in).
Nearby destinations
- Valencia302 km · best March to May and October to November
- Granada359 km · best April to June and September to October
- Seville390 km · best March to May and October to November
- Malaga416 km · best April to October
- Porto421 km · best May to September
- Marbella446 km · best April to June and September to October
- Ibiza470 km · best May to October
- Andorra la Vella493 km · best June to September
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