About Madrid
Spain's vibrant capital, home to world-class museums, royal palaces, and legendary nightlife.
Quick Facts
Population
3,300,000
Area (km²)
604 km²
Sunny Days/Year
280 days
Museums
60
Historic Sites
50
Avg. Temperature
15°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Madrid
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
Daylight
10h 21m
Day length
- Sunrise
- 06:48
- Sunset
- 17:10
- Golden hour
- 16:31
- Blue hour
- 17:38
2 min less daylight than yesterday
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Air qualityLive
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Madrid month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 10° | 12° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 28° | 32° | 32° | 26° | 20° | 13° | 10° |
| Night | 1° | 2° | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 5° | 2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 38 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 38 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 58 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 7 | 8.6 | 9.8 | 11.3 | 12.7 | 13.7 | 14 | 12.8 | 11.3 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Madrid month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
June – September
Driest month
July · 5%
Wettest month
April · 26%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 22% | 20% | 22% | 26% | 23% | 11% | 5% | 6% | 13% | 24% | 24% | 23% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Madrid is from March to May and September to November. Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures perfect for exploring the Prado, strolling through Retiro Park, and enjoying tapas on terraces. Summer is hot and dry (35°C+), while winter is cold but sunny with occasional snow.
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Climate Overview
Climate Type: Continental Mediterranean
The Madrid region has a continental Mediterranean climate with extreme temperature variations. Located on a high plateau (650m), it experiences hot, dry summers (often 35-40°C) and cold winters (often below freezing at night). Annual rainfall is low (400-450mm), mainly in spring and autumn. The city enjoys over 2,800 hours of sunshine annually.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 10° | 1° | 35 |
February | 12° | 2° | 35 |
March | 17° | 5° | 25 |
April | 18° | 7° | 45 |
May | 23° | 11° | 45 |
June | 29° | 15° | 25 |
July | 34° | 18° | 10 |
August | 33° | 18° | 10 |
September | 27° | 14° | 30 |
October | 20° | 9° | 50 |
November | 14° | 5° | 55 |
December | 10° | 2° | 45 |
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Where to stay in Madrid
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Madrid, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Madrid
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Things to do in Madrid
Tours and activities in Madrid, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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