Madrid weather in August (Community of Madrid, Spain)

Looking to travel to Madrid in August? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Madrid generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Madrid in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

The city usually sees around 335 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, September and October generally stand out with 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 August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 42%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 335 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 83%  

Where to go in Spain in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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