Best Time to Visit Madrid
Best time to visit Madrid: April, May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Madrid
Go in April, May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Madrid month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 38° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 57° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 42° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 48° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 66° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 95° | 69° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 94° | 71° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 60° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 71° | 54° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Madrid compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Madrid.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Concha Beach | 219 mi | 60°F | 33°F cooler | 61 in |
| Alhambra | 224 mi | 62°F | +33°F warmer | 28 in |
| Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin | 224 mi | 62°F | +33°F warmer | 28 in |
| Seville | 242 mi | 68°F | +38°F warmer | 28 in |
| Porto | 263 mi | 61°F | about the same | 66 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Madrid
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each attraction in Madrid
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 59°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Madrid is a city in Spain. Madrid is known for Prado, Retiro Park and tapas. It has a population of about 3.3 million.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Madrid with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Madrid is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), about 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Museo del Prado, La Concha Beach, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin and Alhambra.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.2°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Madrid today at 9.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Madrid right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:56 AM, Oct 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 73° / 51°
Partly cloudy · 1% rain · wind 6 mph
☀️ 73° / 53°
Clear sky · 3% rain · wind 5 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Madrid?
Madrid is a city in Spain. Its coordinates are 40.4168, -3.7038. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Madrid right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Madrid, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:56 AM.
How many people live in Madrid?
Madrid has a population of approximately 3.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to Madrid?
The closest airports are Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 9 mi away, Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 308 mi away and Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 311 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Madrid?
Popular options include Museo del Prado, La Concha Beach, Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin and Alhambra.
What places are in Madrid?
Madrid covers 2 places in this atlas, including Madrid Barajas Airport and Museo del Prado.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
