Madrid weather in April (Community of Madrid, Spain)

How is the weather in Madrid in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Madrid the weather in April is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Madrid in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

With around 214 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Madrid. April, May, June, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madrid climate page with graphs.

 

Madrid, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 214 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Spain in April

Find out more about the weather in Spain in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Madrid in April?

For visitors traveling to Madrid, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Madrid.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Spain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.