Madrid Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Madrid. The annual average is 21°C high / 10°C low — hottest in July (34°C) and coldest in January (2°C).
Madrid Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Madrid's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 21° / 10°
- Best time to visit
- May, September, April
- Hottest month
- July (34°C)
- Coldest month
- January (2°C)
- Wettest month
- November (55mm)
- Driest month
- July (10mm)
As of 2026, Madrid's weather averages 21°C high / 10°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is May, September, April. The hottest month is July (34°C), the coldest is January (2°C), and the wettest is November (55mm).
Best Time to Visit Madrid
May is best Madrid month. Daytime 23°C, nighttime 12°C, 14-15 hours daylight. San Isidro (May 15) is Madrid's patron saint day — canonical city festival. Las Ventas bullring runs Madrid's biggest bullfight series (May 15 - June 8). Flamenco dresses + traditional Castilian costumes citywide. Flamenco festivals + Retiro Park rose garden peak. Pre-summer optimal weather.
September is the sweet spot. Daytime 28°C, nighttime 15°C, 12-hour daylight. Madrileños return from August vacation — full city life back. All restaurants reopen. Outdoor terraces still hot enough. La Vuelta a España (Spanish cycling Grand Tour, late August to mid-September) finishes in Madrid. Best pre-October weather. Hotel prices spike back to peak.
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.
Madrid Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 2° | 30mm | 6 | Quiet | Details → |
| February | 13° / 3° | 30mm | 6 | Quiet | Details → |
| March | 17° / 5° | 25mm | 5 | Moderate | Details → |
| April | 19° / 8° | 45mm | 8 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 23° / 12° | 45mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 30° / 16° | 20mm | 4 | Very busy | Details → |
| July | 34° / 19° | 10mm | 2 | Busy | Details → |
| August | 33° / 19° | 10mm | 2 | Moderate | Details → |
| September | 28° / 15° | 20mm | 4 | Very busy | Details → |
| October | 22° / 11° | 45mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
| November | 14° / 6° | 55mm | 7 | Quiet | Details → |
| December | 11° / 3° | 45mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Madrid by Season
Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers.
T-shirts + shorts + sunglasses + sun hat + sunscreen SPF 50+. AC mandatory. Avoid 12:00-18:00 outdoor.
Autumn jacket + sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. DST ends last Sunday.
Same as January — winter coat, sweater, scarf. Slightly warmer days.
Madrid Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Madrid? +
For weather, May, September, April are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 23°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Madrid? +
The hottest month is July with an average high of 34°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 2°C. The annual average is 21°C high / 10°C low.
When does it rain most in Madrid? +
The wettest month is November (55mm over about 7 rainy days) and the driest is July (10mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 380mm.
What should I pack for Madrid? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 20/8°C — Light jacket + sweater. Long pants. Sunglasses. Waterproof jacket for spring showers. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 32/18°C — T-shirts + shorts + sunglasses + sun hat + sunscreen SPF 50+. AC mandatory. Avoid 12:00-18:00 outdoor. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 21/11°C — Autumn jacket + sweater + scarf. Long pants + closed shoes. DST ends last Sunday. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 11/3°C — Same as January — winter coat, sweater, scarf. Slightly warmer days.
What is the weather in Madrid this month (June)? +
June averages 30°C high / 16°C low with 20mm rainfall over about 4 rainy days. Crowds are very busy and prices are high.
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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.