Winter
Dec → Feb10 to 13°
nights 1 to 3°
- 6 rainy days · 35 mm
- 7.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
- Jan10°not recommended
- Feb13°not recommended
- Mar16°fair
- Apr19°recommended
- May24°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul34°fair
- Aug33°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov15°fair
- Dec12°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Madrid, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° | 1° | 7 h | 38 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 13° | 3° | 8.4 h | 25 mm | 5 d | |
| March | 16° | 5° | 9.2 h | 58 mm | 9 d | |
| April | 19° | 7° | 10.8 h | 59 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| May | 24° | 12° | 12.6 h | 31 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 16° | 13.3 h | 21 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| July | 34° | 20° | 13.9 h | 7 mm | 1 d | |
| August | 33° | 20° | 12.7 h | 12 mm | 2 d | |
| September | 27° | 15° | 11 h | 52 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 11° | 8.6 h | 66 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| November | 15° | 6° | 7.3 h | 49 mm | 8 d | |
| December | 12° | 3° | 6.4 h | 42 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Madrid, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Prado Museum) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 24°
nights 5 to 12°
- 8 rainy days · 49 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug30 to 34°
nights 16 to 20°
- 3 rainy days · 13 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov15 to 27°
nights 6 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 56 mm
- 9 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Madrid, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h02 of daylight, in December 9h18, a difference of 5h45.
9h35Jan
10h36Feb
11h50Mar
13h14Apr
14h24May
15h02Jun
14h47Jul
13h46Aug
12h24Sep
11h03Oct
9h52Nov
9h18Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Prado Museum" (40.41°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Madrid, month by month
EventsThree Kings ParadeJanuarySan Isidro FestivalMayMadrid Pride (Orgullo)June to JulyVerbena de la PalomaAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Madrid, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuaryThree Kings Parade
On the eve of Epiphany, floats, brass bands and confetti make their way down Paseo de Recoletos to Plaza de Cibeles.
- MaySan Isidro Festival big crowds
Madrid celebrates its patron saint in mid-May: chotis danced in traditional dress, dances in the Pradera and the bullfighting feria at Las Ventas.
- June to JulyMadrid Pride (Orgullo) big crowds
The Chueca district and Paseo del Prado host the Pride parade and concerts.
- AugustVerbena de la Paloma
La Latina and Lavapiés bring out garlands, barrel organs and street dances for the August festivities.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended10°1° at night
- 38 mm · 7 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 25 mm · 5 d
- 8.4 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair16°5° at night
- 58 mm · 9 d
- 9.2 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended19°7° at night
- 59 mm · 9 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended24°12° at night
- 31 mm · 6 d
- 12.6 h
High season, book early
June
Recommended30°16° at night
- 21 mm · 5 d
- 13.3 h
High season, book early
July
Fair34°20° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
- 13.9 h
High season, book early
August
Fair33°20° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°15° at night
- 52 mm · 5 d
- 11 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°11° at night
- 66 mm · 9 d
- 8.6 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair15°6° at night
- 49 mm · 8 d
- 7.3 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 42 mm · 7 d
- 6.4 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 10 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 7 days. Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 5 days. Expect 8.4 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.2 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Rain stays light: 21 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 13.9 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Expect 8.6 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Expect 7.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 7 days. Expect 6.4 h of sunshine a day. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 19 to 30 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Prado Museum).
Which month should you avoid in Madrid?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 42 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Prado Museum).
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prado Museum).
What is the coldest month in Madrid?
January, with 10 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Prado Museum).
What is the driest month in Madrid?
July: 7 mm over 1 day of rain, against 66 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Madrid?
July, with 13.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
Does it get cold at night in Madrid?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in June: 30 °C in the afternoon, 16 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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