Weather
Weather in Madrid by month
The best time to visit is April–June and September–October, with average highs of 18–30°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 34°C by day) and January the coolest (-1°C at night); October is the wettest (around 66 mm of rain) and July the driest. Nights fall below freezing in December–February.
Madrid weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr★ | May★ | Jun★ | Jul | Aug | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 9° -1° | 10° -1° | 14° 2° | 18° 5° | 23° 9° | 30° 14° | 34° 17° | 33° 17° | 27° 13° | 20° 8° | 13° 3° | 9° 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 38 | 39 | 48 | 52 | 42 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 66 | 54 | 40 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Madrid month by month
January
9°/ -1°Chilly
38 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 9°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 38 mm of rain.
February
10°/ -1°Chilly
39 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 10°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 39 mm of rain.
March
14°/ 2°Cool
48 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 14°C by day and 2°C at night, with about 48 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
18°/ 5°Mild
52 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 18°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 52 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
23°/ 9°Mild
42 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 23°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 42 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
30°/ 14°Hot
22 mm · fairly dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and fairly dry: around 30°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 22 mm of rain.
July
34°/ 17°Hot
9 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 34°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 9 mm of rain.
August
33°/ 17°Hot
14 mm · dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and dry: around 33°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 14 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
27°/ 13°Warm
24 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 27°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 24 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
20°/ 8°Mild
66 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 20°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 66 mm of rain.
November
13°/ 3°Cool
54 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 13°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 54 mm of rain.
December
9°/ 0°Chilly
40 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 9°C by day and 0°C at night, with about 40 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Madrid
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
What's the weather like in Madrid in October?
Mild and some rain: around 20°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 66 mm of rain. Pack: Light layers and a light jacket, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Madrid?
March–May and October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for hiking in Madrid?
March–May and October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Madrid?
July: average highs of about 34°C and lows of 17°C.
Which month has the most rain in Madrid?
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Madrid Things To Do