Weather by month for Madrid, the best months to go and how Spain's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, May, Oct, Nov
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 15°C to 24°C · 6–9 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 10°C to 30°C · 5–9 rain days
Jul, Aug
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 33°C to 34°C · 1–2 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 1°C | 7 days (38 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 7.1/10 |
| February | 13°C / 3°C | 5 days (26 mm) | 8.4 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| March | 16°C / 5°C | 9 days (58 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 7.9/10 |
| Best month: April | 19°C / 7°C | 9 days (59 mm) | 10.8 h/day | 8.5/10 |
| Best month: May | 24°C / 12°C | 6 days (31 mm) | 12.6 h/day | 8.8/10 |
| June | 30°C / 16°C | 5 days (21 mm) | 13.3 h/day | 7.7/10 |
| July | 34°C / 20°C | 1 day (7 mm) | 13.9 h/day | 5.9/10 |
| August | 33°C / 20°C | 2 days (12 mm) | 12.7 h/day | 5.8/10 |
| September | 27°C / 15°C | 5 days (52 mm) | 11.0 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: October | 22°C / 11°C | 9 days (66 mm) | 8.6 h/day | 8.6/10 |
| Best month: November | 15°C / 6°C | 8 days (49 mm) | 7.3 h/day | 8.2/10 |
| December | 12°C / 3°C | 7 days (42 mm) | 6.4 h/day | 7.7/10 |
Figures for Madrid; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
10°C / 1°C · 7 rain days · 7.0 h sun
Madrid highs reach just 10.3°C, with lows near 1.1°C, so days feel cold and nights are frosty. Expect about 6.5 rain days and 38mm of rain, with 7 hours of sun. This is a good month overall (score 7.1), helped by New Year's Day and Epiphany on 6 January, a major holiday with parades in many cities.
13°C / 3°C · 5 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Temperatures climb slightly to a 13.3°C high, with 2.6°C lows, still chilly but brighter. Rain falls on about 5.4 days, totalling 26mm, and sunshine rises to 8.4 hours. Scores mark this as one of the best months (8.0), as the cold eases and crowds stay thin.
16°C / 5°C · 9 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Spring arrives with highs of 16°C, but rain becomes more frequent: 9 days and 58mm, the wettest spell so far. Sun hours rise to 9.2. This remains a best-rated month (7.9), good for sightseeing before the summer heat, though pack a rain jacket.
19°C / 7°C · 9 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Highs reach 19.1°C with lows of 7.4°C, pleasant for walking around. Rain is still common, 9 days and 59mm, similar to March. Good Friday falls on 3 April, bringing Easter processions. This is one of the best months (score 8.5) for comfortable temperatures.
24°C / 12°C · 6 rain days · 12.6 h sun
May is the top-scoring month (8.8), with highs of 24.4°C and lows of 11.5°C, warm but not hot. Rain drops to 6.3 days and 31mm, and sun hours climb to 12.6. Labour Day on 1 May marks the start of the month.
30°C / 16°C · 5 rain days · 13.3 h sun
Summer heat sets in: highs hit 29.5°C with lows of 16.3°C. Rain is rare, just 4.5 days and 21mm, and sunshine reaches 13.3 hours. Still rated among the best months (7.7), though the heat is building toward the peak of summer.
34°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 13.9 h sun
July brings the harshest heat of the year, with highs averaging 34.4°C and lows of 20.2°C. Rain nearly disappears, just 1 rain day and 7mm, under 13.9 hours of sun. The score drops to 5.9 (ok), reflecting how tough the heat can be for sightseeing during the day.
33°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 12.7 h sun
August stays extremely hot, with a 33.4°C high and 19.7°C low, barely cooler than July. Rain is minimal, 1.7 days and 12mm. Assumption on 15 August is a major holiday, but with a score of 5.8 (ok), the heat remains demanding for travel.
27°C / 15°C · 5 rain days · 11.0 h sun
Conditions ease as highs fall to 26.8°C and lows to 14.9°C. Rain picks up again, 5.2 days and 52mm, with 11 hours of sun. This is one of the best months (score 8.0), offering warm days without the summer extremes.
22°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 8.6 h sun
October is the highest-scoring autumn month (8.6), with highs of 21.5°C and lows of 10.8°C. Rain increases to 8.6 days and 66mm, the wettest month of the year, and sun hours drop to 8.6. National Day of Spain on 12 October brings celebrations nationwide.
15°C / 6°C · 8 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Highs fall to 14.5°C with lows of 5.8°C as autumn deepens. Rain stays frequent at 7.8 days and 49mm, with sun dropping to 7.3 hours. All Saints Day on 1 November is widely observed. The month still scores well (8.2).
12°C / 3°C · 7 rain days · 6.4 h sun
Winter cold returns, with highs of 11.5°C and lows of 3.1°C. Rain falls on about 6.9 days, totalling 42mm, while sun hours hit the year's low at 6.4. Several holidays cluster this month: Constitution Day on 6 December, Immaculate Conception on 8 December, and Christmas Day on 25 December. The score of 7.7 reflects festive appeal despite the cold.
Regional differences
Average daytime high each month, coloured by that city's own month score.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 10°C | 13°C | 16°C | 19°C | 24°C | 30°C | 34°C | 33°C | 27°C | 22°C | 15°C | 12°C |
| Alicante | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 20°C | 23°C | 27°C | 30°C | 30°C | 27°C | 24°C | 20°C | 18°C |
| Barcelona | 13°C | 15°C | 16°C | 18°C | 21°C | 26°C | 29°C | 29°C | 25°C | 22°C | 17°C | 15°C |
| Cordoba | 15°C | 17°C | 20°C | 23°C | 28°C | 33°C | 38°C | 37°C | 31°C | 26°C | 19°C | 16°C |
| Granada | 13°C | 15°C | 17°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C | 35°C | 35°C | 29°C | 24°C | 17°C | 15°C |
Best Good OK Tough weather
By trip type
City sightseeing
May, October, April and November work well for city breaks in Madrid. Daytime highs sit between 14.5°C and 24.4°C, so you can walk around all day without the summer heat of 33-34°C in July and August.
Hiking & nature
February, May, November and December suit hiking. May offers highs near 24.4°C with only 6.3 rain days, while February, November and December stay cooler, between 10.3°C and 14.5°C, keeping trails comfortable rather than scorching.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan), Epiphany (6 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May)
Public holidays: Assumption (15 Aug)
Public holidays: National Day of Spain (12 Oct)
Public holidays: All Saints Day (1 Nov)
Public holidays: Constitution Day (6 Dec), Immaculate Conception (8 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
August gets an 'ok' score of 5.8, mainly because of the heat. Madrid's high reaches 33.4°C with lows near 19.7°C, so days and nights both stay warm. Rain is rare, with only 1.7 rain days and 12mm for the month. It works if you can handle strong heat and plan around the hottest midday hours.
July scores 5.9, the lowest of the year, due to extreme heat. Madrid's high averages 34.4°C, the warmest month on record here, with only 1 rain day and 7mm of rain. Sun hours peak at 13.9, so this month suits travellers who want guaranteed dry, sunny weather and don't mind very high temperatures.
Yes, May is one of the best months, scoring 8.8. Madrid's high sits at a comfortable 24.4°C with lows of 11.5°C, and rain drops to 31mm over 6.3 days. Sun hours climb to 12.6, giving a good balance of warmth, daylight and manageable rainfall before summer's heat arrives.
Yes, October scores 8.6, among the highest of the year. Madrid's high averages 21.5°C with a mild low of 10.8°C, making it comfortable for walking and sightseeing. It is also one of the wetter months, with 66mm of rain over 8.6 days, so some showers are likely alongside the mild temperatures.
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