Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Madrid are April, May and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Madrid sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in January (around 10°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 417mm — October is typically the wettest month (~64mm) and July the driest (~9mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 3°C | 32mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 12° / 4°C | 34mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 16° / 6°C | 35mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 8°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 24° / 12°C | 48mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 17°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 33° / 20°C | 9mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 33° / 19°C | 10mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 16°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 20° / 11°C | 64mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 14° / 6°C | 52mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 10° / 4°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Madrid is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Madrid is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Madrid is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 35mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Madrid is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (47°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
May in Madrid is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Madrid is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Madrid is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 9mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Madrid is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 10mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Madrid is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (60°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Madrid is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Madrid is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 52mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Madrid is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers