Madrid · January
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 10.5° / 1.5°
- Rainfall
- 46.3 mm · 7 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Spain
Best time to visit
Madrid
The best time to visit Madrid is May, February, April, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 10.5°C to 34.7°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Spain's capital sits high on the central plateau, a city of grand plazas, the Prado, and the green sweep of Retiro park. The altitude gives hot, dry summers and crisp, cold winters, making spring and autumn the sweet spot for its outdoor café life.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72 | 10.5°C | 46.3 mm· 7 days | low | low |
| February | 83 | 14.2°C | 24 mm· 5.6 days | low | low |
| March | 68 | 15.6°C | 103.2 mm· 12 days | medium | medium |
| April | 83 | 19.8°C | 59.4 mm· 8 days | medium | medium |
| May | 84 | 24.5°C | 43.3 mm· 6.2 days | high | high |
| June | 82 | 30.2°C | 29.8 mm· 5.6 days | high | high |
| July | 78 | 34.7°C | 2.5 mm· 0.4 days | high | high |
| August | 77 | 34.6°C | 6.3 mm· 1.8 days | high | high |
| September | 80 | 26.5°C | 77.2 mm· 6.4 days | high | high |
| October | 81 | 22.3°C | 73 mm· 8.8 days | medium | medium |
| November | 77 | 14.6°C | 40 mm· 6.6 days | medium | medium |
| December | 67 | 11.3°C | 49.7 mm· 7.4 days | medium | high |
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Madrid · February
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 14.2° / 3.2°
- Rainfall
- 24 mm · 5.6 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · March
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 15.6° / 5.3°
- Rainfall
- 103.2 mm · 12 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · April
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 19.8° / 7.8°
- Rainfall
- 59.4 mm · 8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · May
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 24.5° / 11.7°
- Rainfall
- 43.3 mm · 6.2 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · June
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 30.2° / 17.2°
- Rainfall
- 29.8 mm · 5.6 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · July
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 34.7° / 20.2°
- Rainfall
- 2.5 mm · 0.4 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 34.6° / 20.7°
- Rainfall
- 6.3 mm · 1.8 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · September
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 26.5° / 14.9°
- Rainfall
- 77.2 mm · 6.4 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · October
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 22.3° / 11.9°
- Rainfall
- 73 mm · 8.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · November
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 14.6° / 6.2°
- Rainfall
- 40 mm · 6.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
Madrid · December
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 11.3° / 3.6°
- Rainfall
- 49.7 mm · 7.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- high
Fuente de Apolo· landmark
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The top-rated months are May, February, April, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Madrid?
July is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 34.7°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Madrid?
Prices are typically lowest in February.
When is Madrid least crowded?
February usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Madrid?
July is the driest month of the year.
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