Are you considering a trip to Madrid in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 62 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Madrid has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Madrid in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Madrid for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in April is +23°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +30°C during the day and a minimum of +4°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +24°C.
Is Madrid warm or cold in April?
Madrid is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Madrid:
Climate in Madrid in April
Madrid weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+18°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-3°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+30°C
+36°C
Rainfall
49 mm
62 mm
47 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
60%
59%
54%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
15
12
14
Cloudy days
6
5
4
Rainy days
10
12
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +18°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 49 mm to 62 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 59%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 15 sunny days in March to 12 in April.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Madrid in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Madrid is gradually decreasing during April, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Madrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.Madrid is amazing in April with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
April is one of the rainiest months in Madrid, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Madrid wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Madrid?
This is the weather in Madrid in April 2023:
1 April
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+18°C
2 April
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+17°C
3 April
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+19°C
4 April
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+20°C
5 April
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+21°C
6 April
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+23°C
7 April
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+24°C
8 April
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+25°C
9 April
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+26°C
10 April
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+26°C
11 April
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+25°C
12 April
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+19°C
13 April
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+15°C
14 April
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+19°C
15 April
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+22°C
16 April
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+24°C
17 April
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+24°C
18 April
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+22°C
19 April
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+24°C
20 April
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+26°C
21 April
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+24°C
22 April
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+20°C
23 April
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+23°C
24 April
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+24°C
25 April
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+27°C
26 April
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+28°C
27 April
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+30°C
28 April
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+30°C
29 April
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+26°C
30 April
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+24°C
In April 2023 Madrid had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 42%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Madrid climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Madrid in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+19°C) and the highest in 2017 (+23°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 235 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2012 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Madrid in April:
Is April a good time to visit Madrid?
April is a really good time to go to Madrid. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Madrid.
Can you sunbathe in Madrid in April?
April has mild temperatures in Madrid. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Madrid rainy in April?
Madrid is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Madrid in April?
The amount of sunny days in Madrid during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Madrid, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.