Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High32.8°C
Low1.2°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Spain Madrid, Spain
The climate in Madrid is continental with hot, dry summers, with annual average temperatures spanning 10°C / 49°F during January up to 33°C / 91°F in July.
Rainfall averages about 35 mm / 1.4 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in October (59 mm / 2.3 inches) and the driest in July (6 mm / 0.24 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 8 in June and falling to 3 in December; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in June with around 15 hours of daylight, while December has the shortest days at about 9.3 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Madrid.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
59 mm
October carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.1)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
9 km/h
March is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
32 %to80 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Madrid, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Madrid compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Spain for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Spain
#1 / 2
COOLEST (AVG)
in Spain
#1 / 2
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Spain
#2 / 2
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Spain
#2 / 2
HIGHEST UV
in Spain
#1 / 2
MOST HUMID
in Spain
#2 / 2
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Madrid, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Madrid feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 20°C (68°F) and lows near 9°C (48°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and cool once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Madrid for dry weather?
The driest month is usually July, with around 6 mm (0.24 in) of rain. Most other months sit somewhere in between, with a mix of dry and showery days.
When is sun exposure strongest in Madrid?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Madrid a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 52 km/h (32 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Madrid get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.