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 is cold but fairly dry, with highs of 10.3°C, lows of 1.1°C and 6.5 rain days. The month scores 7.1 and is rated good, which suits museums and city walks if you pack warm layers. New Year's Day and Epiphany are public holidays, so some shops and offices may close.
13°C / 3°C · 5 rain days · 8.4 h sun
Days warm up to 13.3°C, and rain falls on just 5.4 days, with only 26 mm in the month. With a score of 8, February is rated one of the best times to go. Mornings are still chilly, with lows of 2.6°C, so bring a coat.
16°C / 5°C · 9 rain days · 9.2 h sun
Highs reach 16°C, but March has 9 rain days and 58 mm of rain, so pack an umbrella. It still scores 7.9 and is rated best. Expect a mix of bright spells and showers, with about 9.2 hours of sun a day.
19°C / 7°C · 9 rain days · 10.8 h sun
Spring is well under way, with highs of 19.1°C and 10.8 hours of sun a day. Rain is common on about 9 days, but the month scores 8.5 and is rated best. Good Friday is a public holiday, so plan around possible closures.
24°C / 12°C · 6 rain days · 12.6 h sun
May is the top-scoring month at 8.8. Highs of 24.4°C, only 6.3 rain days and 12.6 hours of sun make it comfortable for walking all day. Labour Day is a public holiday.
30°C / 16°C · 5 rain days · 13.3 h sun
Highs climb to 29.5°C, and rain falls on only 4.5 days. It scores 7.7 and is still rated best, but afternoons get hot, so sightsee in the morning or evening. Nights are mild, with lows of 16.3°C.
34°C / 20°C · 1 rain days · 13.9 h sun
July is a poor time for sightseeing in Madrid. Highs average 34.4°C and nights stay warm at 20.2°C, which makes walking tiring. There is almost no rain, with just 1 rain day, but the heat drags the score down to 5.9, rated only ok.
33°C / 20°C · 2 rain days · 12.7 h sun
August has the lowest score of the year at 5.8, rated ok. Highs of 33.4°C and lows of 19.7°C make the city hard work in the daytime, and rain falls on only 1.7 days. Assumption is a public holiday. Go only if you can cope with strong heat.
27°C / 15°C · 5 rain days · 11.0 h sun
The heat eases, with highs of 26.8°C and 5.2 rain days. September scores 8 and is rated best, making it a good time to return to city walks. Late-summer storms can still bring rain, with 52 mm in the month.
22°C / 11°C · 9 rain days · 8.6 h sun
October scores 8.6, the second-best month of the year. Highs of 21.5°C feel pleasant, but it is the wettest month, with 66 mm of rain over 8.6 days. National Day of Spain is a public holiday.
15°C / 6°C · 8 rain days · 7.3 h sun
Days cool to 14.5°C, with lows of 5.8°C and 7.8 rain days. November still scores 8.2 and is rated best, so it suits museum-heavy trips. All Saints Day is a public holiday.
12°C / 3°C · 7 rain days · 6.4 h sun
Expect highs of 11.5°C, 6.9 rain days and the fewest sunshine hours of the year at 6.4 a day. It scores 7.7 and is rated best. Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception fall close together early in the month, and Christmas Day is also a public holiday.
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 suit city trips best. In Madrid, daytime highs range from 14.5°C in November to 24°C in May, well below July's 34°C. October is the wettest of these months, with 66 mm of rain, so pack a rain layer.
Hiking & nature
February, May, November and December suit hiking best. Near Madrid, highs of 11.5–24°C keep walks cool. February and May are fairly dry, with 26 mm and 31 mm of rain. December lows drop to 3°C, so bring warm layers.
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
May is the best month, with the highest score of the year at 8.8. In Madrid, days reach about 24°C and nights drop to about 12°C. It gets 12.6 hours of sun and only 6.3 rain days. October (8.6), April (8.5) and November (8.2) are close behind. Note that these figures are for Madrid only, measured over 2015–2024.
August is only an OK time to visit. It scores 5.8, the lowest of any month. Madrid averages a high of 33.4°C, and nights stay warm at about 20°C. Rain is rare, with 1.7 rain days, but the heat makes sightseeing tiring. If you can choose, go in May or October instead.
For many travellers, yes. July is Madrid's hottest month, with an average high of 34.4°C and a low of 20.2°C. It scores 5.9, rated only OK. You get almost no rain, with just 1 rain day and 7 mm. If you go, plan outdoor visits for the cooler hours.
January is a good month to visit, but it is cold. It scores 7.1. Madrid averages a high of 10.3°C and a low of 1.1°C, so pack warm layers. It has 7 hours of sun a day and 6.5 rain days. February is milder, with a high of 13.3°C, and scores higher at 8.
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