Madrid, Spain Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Madrid
Madrid runs one of the wider annual swings in our dataset: 23°C separates the average July from the average January. Afternoons reach 94°F (34°C) at the peak of summer and 51°F (10°C) at the depth of winter, with 72 days of measurable precipitation through the year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · 12°F (-11°C) low
- Wettest month: October (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 23°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Snow: about 1 days a year
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 58%
Temperatures through the year
January is the coolest month, with highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). July is the warm end of the year, averaging 94°F (34°C) by day and 68°F (20°C) overnight. The wettest month is October (2.6 inches (66 mm) across 9 days) and the driest July.
Rain, sun and snow
Relative humidity averages 58% across the year, drier than about 88% of the cities we track. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 107°F (42°C) and bottoms at 12°F (-11°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
How Madrid compares
- Madrid sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 60°F (15°C) as an annual average, 18.2 inches (461 mm) of precipitation and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 6 | 1.5 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.6 h | 21% | 78% |
| February | 56° | 37° | 5 | 1.0 in | 8.4 h/day | 10.6 h | 19% | 69% |
| March | 61° | 41° | 9 | 2.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 11.8 h | 29% | 63% |
| April | 66° | 46° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.2 h | 30% | 59% |
| May | 76° | 53° | 6 | 1.2 in | 12.6 h/day | 14.4 h | 21% | 49% |
| June | 85° | 62° | 4 | 0.8 in | 13.3 h/day | 15.0 h | 15% | 42% |
| July | 94° | 68° | 1 | 0.3 in | 13.9 h/day | 14.8 h | 3% | 31% |
| August | 92° | 68° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.8 h | 6% | 34% |
| September | 80° | 59° | 5 | 2.0 in | 11.0 h/day | 12.4 h | 17% | 51% |
| October | 71° | 52° | 9 | 2.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 11.0 h | 28% | 64% |
| November | 58° | 43° | 8 | 1.9 in | 7.3 h/day | 9.9 h | 27% | 78% |
| December | 53° | 38° | 7 | 1.7 in | 6.4 h/day | 9.3 h | 22% | 82% |
Madrid month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Madrid's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
February
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
March
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.6 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
June
- Rain
- 4 days
- Sunshine
- 13.3 h
- Daylight
- 15.0 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 7.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
December
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 6.4 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons in Madrid
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Madrid stays on the cool side of mild: 68°F (20°C) by day, 46°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Madrid sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 66°F (19°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.6 inches (40 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Madrid brings comfortable warmth: 70°F (21°C) by day, 51°F (11°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter is brisk and cold here - highs near 53°F (12°C), nights near 36°F (2°C), and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Madrid
The best time to visit Madrid is generally March to May and September to October, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 8 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
Pack for Madrid with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 94°F (34°C) with 68°F (20°C).
Madrid temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.