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Madrid weather in August (Community of Madrid, Spain)

What weather conditions can you expect in Madrid this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Madrid includes very high temperatures and low rainfall. The summer season takes place during August. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 34°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 18°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Madrid in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. You can typically expect 4 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

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.

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Madrid, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 42%  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 335 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 83%  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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