Capital city in Community of Madrid, Spain
Madrid weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Madrid
Spring and autumn are mild and sunny. July–August often passes 35°C and many locals leave; winters are cold, dry and clear.
Madrid weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°38 mm
- Feb11°39 mm
- Mar15°48 mm
- Apr18°52 mm
- May24°42 mm
- Jun30°22 mm
- Jul34°9 mm
- Aug34°14 mm
- Sep28°24 mm
- Oct21°66 mm
- Nov14°54 mm
- Dec10°40 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C49°F | 0°C32°F | 38 mm | 84% | Cold |
| February | 11°C52°F | 0°C32°F | 39 mm | 78% | Cool |
| March | 15°C59°F | 2°C36°F | 48 mm | 73% | Cool |
| April | 18°C65°F | 6°C42°F | 52 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C74°F | 9°C49°F | 42 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| June | 30°C87°F | 15°C58°F | 22 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| July | 34°C94°F | 18°C64°F | 9 mm | 35% | Hot |
| August | 34°C93°F | 18°C64°F | 14 mm | 36% | Hot |
| September | 28°C82°F | 14°C56°F | 24 mm | 48% | Pleasant |
| October | 21°C70°F | 9°C48°F | 66 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| November | 14°C56°F | 3°C38°F | 54 mm | 79% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | 0°C33°F | 40 mm | 83% | Cold |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Madrid?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Spring and autumn are mild and sunny. July–August often passes 35°C and many locals leave; winters are cold, dry and clear.
When is the rainy season in Madrid?
Rain peaks in October with about 66 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July, with average highs of 34°C (94°F).
How cold does Madrid get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.