Average highs in Madrid run from 10 °C (51 °F) in January to 34 °C (94 °F) in July. By the numbers, the best months to go are May, September.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
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Madrid climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 51°F | 1°C / 34°F | 4 | 38 mm | 9 h 35 min |
| February | 13°C / 56°F | 3°C / 37°F | 3 | 25 mm | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 40°F | 7 | 58 mm | 11 h 50 min |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 7 | 59 mm | 13 h 14 min |
| May | 24°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 4 | 31 mm | 14 h 24 min |
| June | 30°C / 85°F | 16°C / 61°F | 3 | 21 mm | 15 h 02 min |
| July | 34°C / 94°F | 20°C / 68°F | 1 | 7 mm | 14 h 47 min |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 20°C / 67°F | 1 | 12 mm | 13 h 46 min |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 4 | 52 mm | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 7 | 66 mm | 11 h 03 min |
| November | 14°C / 58°F | 6°C / 42°F | 6 | 49 mm | 9 h 52 min |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 3°C / 37°F | 5 | 42 mm | 9 h 18 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €55–120 (budget) to €150–300 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: April, May, June, September, October.
- Where to stay: Sol or Huertas for sights on foot; Malasaña or Chueca for bars; Salamanca for upmarket.
Nearby cities
Seville weather · Porto weather · Lisbon weather · Barcelona weather
FAQ
What is the best month to visit Madrid?
By weather alone, May, September score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually April, May, June, September, October, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Madrid?
July, with average highs of 34 °C (94 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
April, with about 7 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.