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Madrid in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Madrid in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Madrid in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Madrid in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and about 15 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 74 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Madrid has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Madrid in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Madrid for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 75% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +13°C.

Is Madrid warm or cold in October?

Madrid is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Madrid:

Climate in Madrid in October

Madrid weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+27°C+21°C+14°C
Min. temperature
+4°C0°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+31°C+24°C
Rainfall
27 mm74 mm67 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
50%64%73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
181512
Cloudy days
357
Rainy days
61011
Snowy days
000

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +27°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 27 mm to 74 mm. Humidity rises from 50% to 64%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 18 sunny days in September to 15 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Madrid in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 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 increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Madrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 517 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 215 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October 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 October in Madrid?

This is the weather in Madrid in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+31°C
2 October
☀️
+31°C
3 October
☀️
+30°C
4 October
☀️
+28°C
5 October
☀️
+31°C
6 October
☀️
+31°C
7 October
☀️
+30°C
8 October
☀️
+31°C
9 October
☀️
+28°C
10 October
☀️
+28°C
11 October
☀️
+27°C
12 October
☀️
+27°C
13 October
☀️
+26°C
14 October
🌧️
+22°C
15 October
☀️
+21°C
16 October
☁️
+20°C
17 October
☁️
+23°C
18 October
☁️
+21°C
19 October
🌫️
+17°C
20 October
🌧️
+16°C
21 October
☀️
+15°C
22 October
☀️
+15°C
23 October
☁️
+15°C
24 October
☁️
+13°C
25 October
☁️
+17°C
26 October
🌧️
+18°C
27 October
☁️
+15°C
28 October
☁️
+17°C
29 October
☁️
+16°C
30 October
🌧️
+15°C
31 October
☀️
+13°C
In October 2023 Madrid had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Madrid climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Madrid in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Madrid?

October 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 October?

October 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 October?

Madrid is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Madrid in October?

The amount of sunny days in Madrid during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Madrid

Source of the data

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.