Madrid, SpainQuick decision
When to visit Madrid?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–30°C in June
🌧 Least rain
15% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (23%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Museums & CultureYear-round — Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Letras district.
Tapas & NightlifeYear-round — Mercado de San Miguel, La Latina and Malasaña.
FootballSeptember–May — Santiago Bernabéu and Wanda Metropolitano.
Day TripsMay–September — Toledo, Segovia and El Escorial under 1h away.
FamilyApril–May or October — Retiro, Casa de Campo and ideal temperatures.
Monthly climate data
Madrid weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 1°C | 10°C | 22% | 1.3 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 14°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 15°C | 34% | 2.5 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 18°C | 32% | 2.2 | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 24°C | 23% | 1.4 | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 34°C | 2% | 0.2 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 34°C | 5% | 0.4 | 12.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 27°C | 17% | 1.7 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 26% | 2.1 | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 14°C | 28% | 1.7 | 7.8h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 11°C | 23% | 1.5 | 7.3h | 5.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 30% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 33°C, 7% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 24% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 12°C, 21% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 15% rainy days and 30°C.
December is the wettest month with 23% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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