Spain Madrid Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Madrid is Hot
August is Hot for Madrid.
August is hot + empty. Daytime 33°C, nighttime 19°C. Madrid locals vacation in Andalucía/coast — many central restaurants close 2-4 weeks.
Hotel rates actually drop in August (vs July) because business travel disappears. Tourist sites less crowded than July.
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Madrid August Weather Stats
Avg High
33°C
Avg Low
19°C
Rainy Days
2
10mm total
Sunshine
11h
Daily avg
Humidity
35%
Dry
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 22
Sea Temp
0°C
N/A inland
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
Good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
33°C
Nighttime
18°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotel rates lower than July
- Tourist sites less crowded
- Long daylight
Cons
- Hot (33°C+ standard)
- Many local restaurants closed 2-4 weeks
- Authentic Madrid restaurants empty
August Events & Festivals
- Madrid locals on vacation
- Many central restaurants closed
- Hotel rates dropping vs July
Madrid in August — Full Picture
August is hot + empty. Daytime 33°C, nighttime 19°C. Madrid locals vacation in Andalucía/coast — many central restaurants close 2-4 weeks.
Hotel rates actually drop in August (vs July) because business travel disappears. Tourist sites less crowded than July.
Veranos de la Villa continues with reduced programming. Sundays often event days at Retiro Park.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Same as July — T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen SPF 50+.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
19.7°C
8.3°C
6.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current32.3°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 August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
Madrid in August is Hot. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Madrid in August?
Madrid August averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in August?
Madrid August averages 10mm of rainfall over about 2 rainy days.
What should I wear in Madrid in August?
Same as July — T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen SPF 50+.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Madrid in August?
Madrid August sunrise is 07:10 and sunset is 21:20, with 14h 10m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Madrid in August?
Madrid August air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Madrid in August?
In August, Madrid is great for Reduced Veranos festival, Museums (AC indoor), Bernabéu tour.
Is August peak season in Madrid?
Madrid August crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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