Madrid Weather Forecast
Madrid weather: 73°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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 | 95° | 71° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 59° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 54° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 59° | 44° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 51° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Madrid
Go in April, May, June, July and August. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 36 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 | 64 in |
| Alhambra | 224 mi | 62°F | +33°F warmer | 29 in |
| Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzin | 224 mi | 62°F | +33°F warmer | 29 in |
| Seville | 242 mi | 68°F | +38°F warmer | 29 in |
| Porto | 263 mi | 60°F | about the same | 68 in |
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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 73°F (23°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 37% and wind is 6 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 3:22 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 August 24, 2026 at 3:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
