Quick decision
When to visit Madrid?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–86°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 34°F | 50°F | 22% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 37°F | 57°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 41°F | 59°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 75°F | 23% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 63°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 93°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 68°F | 93°F | 5% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ September | 59°F | 81°F | 17% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 72°F | 26% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 57°F | 28% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 37°F | 52°F | 23% | 0.1in | 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°F, 30% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 33°F, 7% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°F, 24% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 12°F, 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°F.
December is the wettest month with 23% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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