August in Madrid averages highs of 33 °C (92 °F) and lows of 20 °C (67 °F), with about 1 rainy day and 13 h 46 min of daylight.
August weather in Madrid at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
Mixed weather: very hot and fairly dry. August is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
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.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption (Asunción) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Madrid in August
August is hot, so do outdoor sights early in the morning or after 5 pm and save museums and markets for midday.
- Retiro Park — boating lake and Crystal Palace outdoors
- Plaza Mayor and Mercado de San Miguel outdoors
- Tapas in La Latina — especially on Sunday after El Rastro market outdoors
- Prado Museum — Velázquez and Goya; free in the last two hours indoors
- Royal Palace — and the Almudena cathedral indoors
- Reina Sofía — Picasso's Guernica indoors
Where to stay: Sol or Huertas for sights on foot; Malasaña or Chueca for bars; Salamanca for upmarket.
What to pack for Madrid in August
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 33 °C (92 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Madrid costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €55–120 | €150–300 |
Excluding flights. August is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seville | 37° / 22° | 0 | Tough month |
| Porto | 25° / 16° | 2 | Great time to go |
| Lisbon | 28° / 18° | 0 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: very hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 33 °C (92 °F) and about 1 rainy day. August is usually shoulder season in Madrid: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are May, September.
How warm is Madrid in August?
Average highs are 33 °C (92 °F) and lows 20 °C (67 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in August?
Expect about 1 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 12 mm in total. It is the 2nd driest month of the year in Madrid.
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.