Madrid weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Madrid in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Madrid sits at 40°25′N 3°42′W in Spain, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Madrid weather by month
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Madrid weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Madrid?
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best months to visit Madrid are April, May, June, September. Late May hits San Isidro festival with chulapos dancing at Pradera and terrace season opens before the July furnace empties the city.
Q02What is the hottest month in Madrid?
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July runs the highest averages in Madrid, with typical daytime highs of 34°C (94°F). August is a ghost town: Madrilenos flee north, half the barrio bars shutter, and survivors hit rooftop Circulo de Bellas Artes after midnight.
Q03What is the coldest month in Madrid?
What is the coldest month in Madrid?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 10°C (51°F). January mornings hit -2C with dry Sierra wind; the Reina Sofia and Prado become heated refuges, and churros at San Gines run 24 hours.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Madrid?
Which month has the most rain in Madrid?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 66mm on average. Autumn DANA storms flood Gran Via drains in 20 minutes; showers pass fast but Metro Line 6 floods predictably at Nuevos Ministerios.
Q05What is the climate like in Madrid?
What is the climate like in Madrid?
Madrid, Spain has very hot summers, mild winters. Lunch is 2:30pm, dinner is 10pm, and asking otherwise marks you instantly. Malasana bleeds into Chueca via Corredera Alta where the vermut hour peaks Sunday 1pm. The Rastro flea market is Sunday morning only, and the real move is aperitivo at Casa Camacho for a yayo (vermouth-gin-soda). Skip Plaza Mayor restaurants; walk five minutes to Cava Baja instead. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.