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 | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 6 | 1.5 in | 7.0 h/day | 78% |
| February | 56° | 37° | 5 | 1.0 in | 8.4 h/day | 69% |
| March | 61° | 41° | 9 | 2.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 63% |
| April | 66° | 46° | 9 | 2.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 59% |
| May | 76° | 53° | 6 | 1.2 in | 12.6 h/day | 49% |
| June | 85° | 62° | 4 | 0.8 in | 13.3 h/day | 42% |
| July | 94° | 68° | 1 | 0.3 in | 13.9 h/day | 31% |
| August | 92° | 68° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.7 h/day | 34% |
| September | 80° | 59° | 5 | 2.0 in | 11.0 h/day | 51% |
| October | 71° | 52° | 9 | 2.6 in | 8.6 h/day | 64% |
| November | 58° | 43° | 8 | 1.9 in | 7.3 h/day | 78% |
| December | 53° | 38° | 7 | 1.7 in | 6.4 h/day | 82% |
Madrid month by month
Madrid weather in January
January brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Madrid.
Madrid weather in February
February brings highs around 56°F (13°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 5 wet days.
Madrid weather in March
March brings highs around 61°F (16°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), about 9 wet days.
Madrid weather in April
April brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 9 wet days.
Madrid weather in May
May brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 6 wet days.
Madrid weather in June
June brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 4 wet days.
Madrid weather in July
July brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 1 wet days - typically the hottest month and the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Madrid.
Madrid weather in August
August brings highs around 92°F (33°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 2 wet days.
Madrid weather in September
September brings highs around 80°F (27°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 5 wet days.
Madrid weather in October
October brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 9 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Madrid.
Madrid weather in November
November brings highs around 58°F (14°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 8 wet days.
Madrid weather in December
December brings highs around 53°F (12°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 7 wet days.
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.