Madrid weather in October (Community of Madrid, Spain)

Curious about the October weather in Madrid? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Madrid the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Madrid in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 204 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Madrid. April, May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Madrid, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 65%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 204 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Spain in October

Find out more about the weather in Spain in October 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 October?

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 October.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

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.