Average Monthly Sunshine in Madrid

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Madrid receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Madrid. Expect long, bright days with 350 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 2740 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Madrid’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Madrid enjoys an average of 2740 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Madrid’s wettest month, receives 7.2 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Madrid Precipitation page.