Best Time to Visit
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
9°
1°
Good
Feb
12°
1°
Good
Mar
15°
4°
Great
Apr
18°
6°
Great
May
22°
10°
Great
Jun
28°
15°
Great
Jul
32°
19°
Great
Aug
32°
18°
Great
Sep
26°
14°
Great
Oct
20°
10°
Great
Nov
13°
5°
Good
Dec
10°
2°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 1°C | 7 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 12°C | 1°C | 6 | 9h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 15°C | 4°C | 7 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 18°C | 6°C | 8 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 22°C | 10°C | 7 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 28°C | 15°C | 3 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 32°C | 19°C | 1 | 14h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 32°C | 18°C | 2 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 26°C | 14°C | 4 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 20°C | 10°C | 7 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| November | 13°C | 5°C | 7 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 7 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 17°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 1°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 1°C (34°F).
The least favorable time to visit Madrid is January and December. During this period, you can expect cold weather.
January
Challenges: cold weather
December
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Madrid during the best travel months (June, September, March), when temperatures range from 11°C to 23°C:
Madrid has a semi-arid climate (Koppen classification: BSk). The warmest month is August with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is January at just 9°C. Annual rainfall averages 400mm across approximately 66 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 10 |
| Low °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 38 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 58 | 54 | 44 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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