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Madrid weather in October (Community of Madrid, Spain)

Will it be warm or cold in Madrid this October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Madrid is usually perfect in October, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Madrid in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Expect around 11 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 204 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 204 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in Spain in October

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?

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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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