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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 73°F (23°C) in Madrid with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 68°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Madrid is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is continental. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 9°F below the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Madrid today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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Coordinates: 40°25′0.5″N 3°42′13.7″W (40.4168, -3.7038)
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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 73°F (23°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 58% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Madrid, which has a continental 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 11:51 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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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
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| 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
