Spain Madrid Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Madrid is Excellent
April is Excellent for Madrid.
April is full spring. Daytime 19°C, nighttime 8°C. Daylight 14 hours by end of month.
Madrid Open (late April) is one of the ATP 1000 tennis tournaments — Rafael Nadal canonical Spanish moments. Hotel prices spike for the Open week.
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Madrid April Weather Stats
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
8°C
Rainy Days
8
45mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
Comfortable
UV Index
6
High
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
0°C
N/A inland
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
18°C
Nighttime
7°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best spring weather + 14-hour daylight
- Madrid Open tennis
- Outdoor everything
Cons
- Hotel rates climbing weekly
- Madrid Open spike
- Spring showers frequent (8 days)
April Events & Festivals
- Madrid Open tennis (late April)
- San Isidro festival begins May 15 (preparations)
- Spring outdoor terraces in full swing
Madrid in April — Full Picture
April is full spring. Daytime 19°C, nighttime 8°C. Daylight 14 hours by end of month.
Madrid Open (late April) is one of the ATP 1000 tennis tournaments — Rafael Nadal canonical Spanish moments. Hotel prices spike for the Open week.
Madrid jacaranda trees + Retiro Park rose garden + outdoor terraces in full swing.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current19.7°C
8.3°C
6.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32.3°C
18°C
2.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
21.3°C
10.7°C
6/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
11.3°C
2.7°C
6.3/mo
Madrid Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10° | 2° | 6d·30mm | 5h | 70% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 13° | 3° | 6d·30mm | 6h | 65% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 5° | 5d·25mm | 7h | 60% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| April (Best) | 19° | 8° | 8d·45mm | 8h | 60% | 6 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 23° | 12° | 7d·45mm | 9h | 55% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| 30° | 16° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 45% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 19° | 2d·10mm | 12h | 35% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 33° | 19° | 2d·10mm | 11h | 35% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| September (Best) | 28° | 15° | 4d·20mm | 9h | 50% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 22° | 11° | 7d·45mm | 7h | 60% | 5 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 14° | 6° | 7d·55mm | 5h | 70% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 11° | 3° | 7d·45mm | 5h | 70% | 2 | Busy | Peak |
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Madrid April Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Madrid?
Madrid in April is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Madrid in April?
Madrid April averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in April?
Madrid April averages 45mm of rainfall over about 8 rainy days.
What should I wear in Madrid in April?
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Madrid in April?
Madrid April sunrise is 07:30 and sunset is 20:30, with 13h 00m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Madrid in April?
Madrid April air quality (AQI) averages 36, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 12μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Madrid in April?
In April, Madrid is great for Madrid Open tennis, Retiro Park spring bloom, Outdoor terraces.
Is April peak season in Madrid?
Madrid April crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.