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When is the best time to go to Madrid

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Madrid.
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When is the best time to visit Madrid?

In general the best time to visit Madrid is probably July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in July and it has 25 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Madrid in different months

This is the average weather in Madrid for each month based on historic data:

In July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +19°C to +33°C.

February, March, April, May, June, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during June.

In January, December the weather is average. Expect around 19 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 48 mm in December.

Climate in Madrid

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Madrid for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+20°C+21°C+27°C+30°C+36°C+40°C+41°C+41°C+39°C+31°C+24°C+19°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+10°C+12°C+16°C+18°C+23°C+29°C+33°C+32°C+27°C+21°C+14°C+11°C
Minimum Temperature
-9°C-8°C-5°C-3°C0°C+4°C+10°C+10°C+4°C0°C-5°C-8°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
756860595445373950647377
Rain, mm
383649624731101527746748
Snow, mm
211000000002
Average wind speed, m/s
223322222222
Sunny Days
131315121418252318151212
Cloud Days
866543123578
Rainy Days
99101296236101110
Snowy Days
110000000001

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Madrid during the whole year:
The hottest month in Madrid is July with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Madrid looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Madrid is December with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 37%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Madrid during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 25 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 10 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 10 rainy days and 74 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Madrid during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 1 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Madrid:

What is the hottest month in Madrid?

The hottest month in Madrid is July with average maximum temperature of +33°C.

What is the coldest month in Madrid?

The coldest month in Madrid is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.

Is Madrid worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Madrid could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Madrid?

if you're looking to visit Madrid when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 10 mm of rain.

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.