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Best time to visit Madrid
Madrid sits on a high plateau: summers are hot and very dry, winters mild with cool nights. Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break, while high summer is best enjoyed in the evenings.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
March · Monthly precipitation
85 mm/month
1991–2025: 45.8 mm/month
+39.3 mm/month · higher
August · Mean daily maximum
34.8 °C
1991–2025: 33 °C
+1.8 °C · higher
May · Wet days
6 days/month
1991–2025: 9.1 days/month
-3.1 days/month · lower
July: 145/155 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 41.4 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · City climate
Madrid: choose the season before the trip style
The lowest and highest average daily highs are 24.1 °C apart. Temperature is therefore the first decision layer, while rain and sunshine refine the choice of month.
How to read the curve
A single annual score hides the change of seasons. The useful question is which temperature window suits the planned city trip.
Lowest average daily low
January · -0.3 °C
Highest average daily high
July · 33.4 °C
Most rainy days
April · 9.6
Most sunshine
July · 9.7 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | -0 | 8 | 39 | 2.7 | 84 | 2.3 | 46 |
| February | 11 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 3.9 | 78 | 2.4 | 56 |
| March | 15 | 2 | 8 | 46 | 5.3 | 72 | 2.5 | 65 |
| April | 18 | 5 | 10 | 49 | 6.8 | 67 | 2.4 | 73 |
| May | 23 | 9 | 9 | 47 | 8.1 | 60 | 2.3 | 87 |
| June | 29 | 13 | 6 | 26 | 9.2 | 48 | 2.3 | 81 |
| July | 33 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 9.7 | 36 | 2.4 | 65 |
| August | 33 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 8.4 | 36 | 2.3 | 68 |
| September | 27 | 13 | 5 | 31 | 6.4 | 50 | 2.2 | 89 |
| October | 21 | 8 | 9 | 65 | 4.3 | 66 | 2.3 | 80 |
| November | 14 | 3 | 9 | 52 | 2.9 | 80 | 2.4 | 55 |
| December | 10 | 1 | 8 | 46 | 2.3 | 84 | 2.1 | 47 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The strongest climate months are May, June, September, October. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Madrid?
The average daily maximum temperature in Madrid is highest in July at around 33 °C.