Things to Do in Madrid
Top things to do in Madrid: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Things to do in Madrid
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Madrid.
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Coordinates: 40°25′0.5″N 3°42′13.7″W (40.4168, -3.7038)
Weather in Madrid right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:43 PM, Oct 5 local time.
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.
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.
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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 12:43 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 12:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
