Madrid in November pairs the Madrid Marathon with Caixaforum autumn exhibitions, plus clear time for the Museo Arqueológico Nacional. It sits between October’s longer terrace days and December’s holiday build-up.
Fuente de Apolo
landmark
Month intelligence
Madrid in November ranks #9 of 12 Madrid months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, drier, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is May, which sits 7 points higher mostly because the alternative month gives you more bright hours.
City rank
#9 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-7 pts
against May
City baseline
-7C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-7C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
-6.2 mm / +0.3 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.5 h
fewer bright hours than usual
Book your trip
Accommodation
Find hotels in Madrid
Best for
Art-focused city-break visitors who want Caixaforum autumn exhibitions in the same trip as the Museo Arqueológico Nacional.
Runners and spectators who want the Madrid Marathon as the month’s defining event.
Travellers who prefer central landmarks like Fuente de Neptuno and Fuente de Apolo with daylight to spare.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 14.6C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 6.2C |
| Monthly rainfall | 40 mm |
| Rainy days | 6.6 days |
| Humidity | 78.6% |
| Average sunshine | 7.4 h |
How The Month Feels
Madrid in November feels steady rather than showy, with quieter museum time at the Museo Arqueológico Nacional and exhibition season starting at CaixaForum. By the time you reach Fuente de Neptuno, the city has already moved from October’s warmth toward December’s sharper rhythm.
What To Lock In Early
Book the Museo Arqueológico Nacional and any planned Madrid Marathon viewing position before you go. Leave the rest of the day open for Fuente de Apolo, Fuente de Neptuno, and a last stop at CaixaForum.
What to do
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed entry for the Museo Arqueológico Nacional first, then build the rest of the day around nearby central stops.
Plan cue
Reserve a marathon-viewing spot or route plan before arriving if you want to watch the Madrid Marathon without standing in the wrong block.
Plan cue
Choose a base that lets you reach Fuente de Neptuno and Fuente de Apolo on foot, so you can keep November afternoons compact.
Practical trip tips
Keep exploring
Broaden the session
Compare nearby options when you want the same month but a slightly better mix of weather, price, and crowd pressure.
Quick answers
Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.
Expect around 14.6°C by day and 6.2°C at night, with 40 mm of rain across roughly 6.6 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 14.6°C, dropping to about 6.2°C at night.
Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and one warmer piece for evenings.
Usually yes when weather, price pressure, or crowd dynamics are less predictable. It works better with one anchor booking and room to adjust the rest of the day.
Travel setup
Compare data plans for Spain and sort your connection before you fly.
Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.