Madrid weather
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Madrid, in Spain, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 35°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.3°C. The city sees roughly 521mm of rain a year; September is normally the wettest month and July the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.3° | 1.3° | 42mm | 6 |
| Feb | 14.7° | 3.5° | 22mm | 5 |
| Mar | 16.4° | 5.5° | 70mm | 10 |
| Apr | 19.7° | 7.8° | 61mm | 9 |
| May | 25° | 11.9° | 29mm | 6 |
| Jun | 29.2° | 16.2° | 30mm | 6 |
| Jul | 35° | 20.3° | 3mm | 1 |
| Aug | 34.1° | 20° | 10mm | 2 |
| Sep | 26.1° | 14.7° | 82mm | 7 |
| Oct | 21.6° | 11° | 77mm | 10 |
| Nov | 14.9° | 6.4° | 46mm | 7 |
| Dec | 11.3° | 3.4° | 49mm | 8 |
Seasons in Madrid
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Madrid climb from 16.4°C in March to 25°C by May, while nights ease from 5.5°C to 11.9°C. The season brings around 160mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 32.8°C, peaking in July at 35°C. July is usually the driest of the summer months (3mm over ~1 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Madrid gets roughly 14.9 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 26.1°C in September to 14.9°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — September is the wettest month of the year (82mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.7°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.3°C, daytime high 10.3°C). Expect about 19 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 9.1 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Madrid compares
| Madrid | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 521mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 77 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 32.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.7°C | 3.4°C |
Madrid is about 51% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Madrid weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Madrid?
July is typically the warmest month in Madrid, with average daytime highs of 35°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 32.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Madrid?
September is usually the wettest month, with around 82mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days. July is typically the driest (3mm).
How much does it rain in Madrid per year?
Madrid receives roughly 521mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 77 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Madrid?
Winter nights (December–February) in Madrid average around 2.7°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Madrid for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Madrid. July is typically the driest of the warm months (3mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 35°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 15 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Madrid's weather compare with the UK?
Madrid receives 521mm of rain a year, about 51% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 32.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.7°C versus 3.4°C.