Madrid climate at a glance
Madrid sees average daytime highs ranging from 10°C in January to 35°C in July. Around 496 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 73 wet days a year, peaking in September (81 mm) and easing off in July (2 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 14 hours of sunshine.
Madrid temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Madrid
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Madrid climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 14.2 h in May. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 1°C | 6 | 38 mm | 7 h | 77% | 5.6 · Fair |
| February | 15°C | 3°C | 4.3 | 20 mm | 8.6 h | 68% | 8.6 · Excellent |
| March | 17°C | 5°C | 8.5 | 60 mm | 9 h | 62% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| April | 19°C | 8°C | 9.7 | 65 mm | 10.5 h | 60% | 9.4 · Excellent |
| May | 25°C | 12°C | 5.2 | 24 mm | 12.6 h | 48% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 29°C | 16°C | 4.7 | 25 mm | 13.1 h | 43% | 8.6 · Excellent |
| July | 35°C | 20°C | 0.5 | 2 mm | 13.9 h | 30% | 5.1 · Fair |
| August | 34°C | 20°C | 1.8 | 11 mm | 12.6 h | 34% | 5.7 · Fair |
| September | 26°C | 15°C | 7.3 | 81 mm | 10.7 h | 55% | 9.9 · Excellent |
| October | 22°C | 11°C | 9 | 70 mm | 8.5 h | 65% | 9.3 · Excellent |
| November | 15°C | 6°C | 7.7 | 45 mm | 7.1 h | 79% | 7.5 · Good |
| December | 11°C | 4°C | 8.5 | 55 mm | 6.1 h | 82% | 5.4 · Fair |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best time to visit Madrid is April–May & September–October, when daytime highs average around 25°C with about 5.2 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July is the hottest month in Madrid, with average highs of 35°C.
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
September is the rainiest month in Madrid, with around 81 mm of rainfall over 7.3 rainy days.
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