Madrid Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate of Madrid is continental; this means that it is mainly dry and it can be quite extreme at times. Madrid sees a lot of sunshine and has a characteristically hot and dry summer. There is very little rainfall during summer and also less rainfall during winter. Winter can be fairly cold with frequent frosts during the night and the occasional snowfall.
Spring and autumn are mild with the most rainfall falling in these months. Nevertheless spring and autumn are definitely the best times to visit, we recommend the months April, May, June, September and October.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Madrid is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a chilly 12°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 465 mm, Madrid maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Madrid, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.2 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Madrid Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Madrid, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Madrid.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 77%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 41%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and higher in April.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Madrid in Spain
During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
