Hottest (avg)
#1 / 12
The warmest month of the year.
July in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Madrid.
Wettest (avg)
#12 / 12
One of the drier months.
Daylight Hours
#2 / 12
Long daylight hours.
Windiest (avg)
#3 / 12
Among the windier months.
Highest UV
#2 / 12
UV runs high compared with most months.
Most Humid
#12 / 12
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for July.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
14.7 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 8
- Typical sun hours
- 05:58 - 20:41
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 2 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 17%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
32%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through July in Madrid. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for July. Temperature 32.0°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in July
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in July.
Heat High impact
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 80% of days (24.9 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
24.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~80% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~25 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 50% of days (15.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
15.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~50% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~15 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 29% of days (9.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~29% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot days are possible on ~9 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 17% of days (5.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~17% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~5 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 2.2 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat Moderate
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 2.1 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Wind High impact
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~66km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Strong gusts are possible on ~0 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~21mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat High impact
Extreme heat days Measures: Extreme heat days (>=40C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~41°C (P95)
Why this matters
Extreme heat is possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~23mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain Moderate
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 31% of days (9.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~31% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~57km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~9 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 12% of days (3.7 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~6.2mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 12% of days (3.6 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~12% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~14h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~87% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in July. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~91% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is July a good time to visit Madrid?
Typical July days in Madrid reach highs of 33°C (91°F) with nights around 19°C (66°F). It usually feels very hot by day and mild after dark. It is one of the drier months, which suits outdoor exploring and sightseeing.
What are temperatures like in July?
Daytime temperatures in July typically peak near 33°C (91°F), while nights drop to around 19°C (66°F). Expect very hot afternoons and mild evenings.
How much does it rain in July?
Rainfall in July averages 6 mm (0.24 in) across roughly 2 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in July?
You can expect about 15 hours of daylight in July. Sunrise is typically around 05:58 and sunset near 20:41. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.
How strong is the sun in July?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in July?
In July, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 47 km/h (29 mph). On the ground, it is it often feels breezy, especially in more exposed spots or along the coast.