Best time to visit the Madrid
The best time to visit Madrid is during spring and autumn, especially from May to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-October.
June can be hot, while July and August is very hot and sunny with little or no rain.
Madrid weather
Madrid enjoys a continental climate with hot, sunny summers and cold winters. Rainfall is not abundant in Madrid, with only occasionally rainy weather from October through to May.
Madrid – the capital of Spain – is located in the centre of the Meseta, a semi-arid plateau that occupies the central intenior of the country.
Spring, from March to May, is mild and sunny with wet and cool spells during March and April, becoming gradually warmer climbing to a high of 24°C (76°F) in May, as the weather warms.
Summer, from June through August, is hot and sunny, with limited or no rainfall and an average high of 33°C (95°F). However, temperatures can soar beyond 38°C (100°F). There's also a marked difference between day and night temperatures.
Autumn, from September to November, is pleasantly warm before gradually becoming cooler. This is the wettest season of the year, with October receiving the most rainfall of the year; although temperatures are mild.
Winter, from December to February, is cold, with occasional rain showers. The average high temperature is around 11°C (52°F).
What is the best month to visit Madrid?
For exploring the city on foot, the months of May and September are best. However, if you enjoy hot, sunny weather visit in June, July and August.
July and August are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Madrid with greater crowds and higher prices.
Which is the hottest month in Madrid?
The hottest month of the year in Madrid is usually July, with an average daily high temperature of 34°C (93°F), and a night time low of 19°C (66°F)
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 38°C (100°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to early-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
What is the humidity in Madrid?
Madrid experiences notable seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 34% – 73% over the course of the year. But it rarely feels humid in Madrid.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Madrid?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistent indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Madrid is 5°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 1°C (34°F) to comfortable at 10°C (50°F).
Generally, high humidity is rare in Madrid.
Which is the coldest month in Madrid?
The coldest month of the year in Madrid is January, with an average high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of 2°C (35°F).
The cool winter season lasts from mid-November to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Madrid?
The sunniest time of year in Madrid is usually July with an average of 11.5 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 80% of daylight hours.
Which month has the most rain in Madrid?
October is usually the wettest month in Madrid with 62mm (2in) of rainfall on average, distributed across six days.
The rainy period of the year lasts from October to May, with a greater than 15% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from June through September. There's little or no rainfall from June through August. July has the least rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Madrid?
The windiest month of the year in Madrid is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from February to early-May, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-May through January. The calmest month of the year in the Madrid is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 11 kilometres per hour (6 knots; 8 mph).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Madrid.
Madrid Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 11 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 71 | 62 | 54 | 53 | 48 | 39 | 34 | 39 | 45 | 59 | 69 | 73 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 32 | 34 | 33 | 43 | 43 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 62 | 53 | 43 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Holiday seasons
Peak season: August is the major vacation month for most Europeans, with many hotels booked out. Restaurants are at their most congested.
High season: June and July; not quite as bad as August for crowds and general congestion; and December.
Shoulder season: Spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September through October, when prices are competitive.
Source: Meteorological data for Madrid is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1992 to 2021 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the closest weather stations: Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU), located 8km (5mi) southwest of the city centre; and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), located 14km (8.6mi) northeast of central Madrid.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Madrid: 11 June, 2024
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