Best time to visit Madrid
The best months to visit Madrid are May, October and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
May, October and September score best for Madrid weather:
- May24° / 11°CMay is one of Madrid's best months for Retiro, La Latina, and San Isidro festival energy.
- September28° / 15°CSeptember eases into warm shoulder season, strong for tapas streets, Retiro, and Toledo trains.
- October21° / 10°COctober is mild and wetter, excellent for the art triangle and day trips after summer heat.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Madrid weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 2° | 40 | 6 | 9h |
| February | 13° | 3° | 35 | 6 | 11h |
| March | 16° | 5° | 25 | 5 | 12h |
| April | 19° | 7° | 50 | 7 | 13h |
| MayBest weather | 24° | 11° | 55 | 8 | 14h |
| June | 30° | 16° | 30 | 4 | 15h |
| July | 33° | 19° | 15 | 2 | 15h |
| August | 33° | 19° | 15 | 2 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 28° | 15° | 25 | 3 | 12h |
| OctoberBest weather | 21° | 10° | 50 | 6 | 11h |
| November | 15° | 5° | 55 | 7 | 10h |
| December | 11° | 3° | 60 | 7 | 9h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Madrid month by month
January
Madrid in January: 10.8°C high, 1.9°C low, 40mm rain over 6 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Madrid in February: 12.8°C high, 2.5°C low, 35mm rain over 6 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Madrid in March: 16.4°C high, 5.1°C low, 25mm rain over 5 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Madrid in April: 19°C high, 7.4°C low, 50mm rain over 7 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Madrid in May: 23.8°C high, 11°C low, 55mm rain over 8 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
June
Madrid in June: 29.8°C high, 15.8°C low, 30mm rain over 4 days, 14.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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July
Madrid in July: 33.4°C high, 18.6°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 14.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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August
Madrid in August: 32.9°C high, 18.6°C low, 15mm rain over 2 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
SeptemberBest weather
Madrid in September: 28°C high, 14.9°C low, 25mm rain over 3 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
OctoberBest weather
Madrid in October: 21.3°C high, 10.4°C low, 50mm rain over 6 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Madrid in November: 14.6°C high, 5.3°C low, 55mm rain over 7 days, 9.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Madrid in December: 11.4°C high, 2.6°C low, 60mm rain over 7 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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