Madrid Weather Forecast
Madrid weather: 50°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 50°F (10°C) in Madrid with mainly clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 45°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Madrid today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Madrid right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:24 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Madrid
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 45° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 45° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 50° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 43° | 0% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 43° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 44° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 42° | 4% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 44° | 11% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 46° | 12% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 48° | 14% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 47° | 16% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 48° | 27% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 47° | 27% · 1,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 51° | 18% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 47° | 19% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 14% | -- | — |
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).
Weather map for Madrid
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Air quality and pollen in Madrid
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by airport in Madrid
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Madrid
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
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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 50°F (10°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 74% 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+01:00). The local time is 1:24 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 26, 2026 at 1:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
