When to go to Madrid?
The Prado hangs Velázquez and Goya in rooms you could lose a day to, and the Reina Sofía answers with Picasso and Dalí at the other end of the boulevard. The Retiro's ponds and shaded avenues fill up every Sunday. Between them, the Puerta del Sol and the arcaded Plaza Mayor keep the old centre busy until improbably late.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Madrid, aim for February, April to September.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June?
Month-by-month weather in Madrid
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.2 | 38 | 6 | 61 |
| February | 8.6 | 15 | 8 | 68 |
| March | 8.1 | 89 | 11 | 58 |
| April | 11.5 | 31 | 14 | 77 |
| May | 12.7 | 28 | 18 | 81 |
| June | 12.7 | 38 | 23 | 84 |
| July | 14.0 | 3 | 29 | 94 |
| August | 12.7 | 10 | 28 | 93 |
| September | 10.8 | 82 | 20 | 75 |
| October | 8.1 | 89 | 17 | 62 |
| November | 7.1 | 31 | 11 | 60 |
| December | 6.2 | 58 | 7 | 56 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Madrid, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 3 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 513 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Madrid?
- Prado Museum
- Retiro Park
- Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor
- Reina Sofía Museum
Practical info
- Country: Spain
- Airport: Madrid Adolfo Suárez Barajas (MAD)
- Station: Madrid Atocha
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