Madrid Weather in September 2026: what to expect (8.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn in Madrid is often underrated: 27.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (17.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.

September ranks 2 out of 12 months in Madrid. Compared to August: −7°C daytime, 12 pts more rainy days, −2.1h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index

6 · moderate

protect during midday hours

Feels like

dry air

9°

Daylight

12.3h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 25

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Is September the right month?

The best month in Madrid is June (9.0/10), 0.2 pt higher than September.

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Context

Our verdict

Madrid has no sea but compensates with everything else: 3000h of sun/year, Europe's highest capital (650m). June is my favourite month (9.4/10): 17-30°C, 15% rain, evenings stretching until 2am on the terraces.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Spain

🗣️LanguageSpanish

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 34°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 10°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 34%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Madrid ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Spain

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

40.42°N · 3.70°W

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

June is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 17.0°C lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Madrid get in June?

Madrid averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Madrid?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Madrid in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 17.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.

Is Madrid good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Madrid scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.7/10.

When should you avoid Madrid?

January is the most difficult month to visit Madrid, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Madrid in September?

The average UV index reaches 6 in September in Madrid (moderate), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.