Madrid

Community of Madrid, Spain

Local time07:33 Sunrise08:25 Sunset19:35 Elevation663 m

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Weather

When is the best time to visit Madrid?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 33° July

Coldest month 3° January

Wettest month 64mm October

Rain per year 416mm

Rainy days per year 59

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Madridretiro weather station, 2 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	10.2 °C	3.0 °C	32 mm	5.5	9.6 h
February	12.3 °C	3.7 °C	34 mm	5.1	10.7 h
March	16.4 °C	6.3 °C	35 mm	5.4	11.9 h
April	19.1 °C	8.2 °C	46 mm	6.7	13.3 h
May	23.5 °C	11.9 °C	48 mm	6.8	14.4 h
June	29.4 °C	16.5 °C	20 mm	3.3	15.0 h
July	33.3 °C	19.5 °C	9 mm	1.5	14.8 h
August	32.6 °C	19.3 °C	10 mm	1.5	13.8 h
September	26.9 °C	15.5 °C	24 mm	3.5	12.5 h
October	20.0 °C	11.1 °C	64 mm	7.2	11.2 h
November	13.7 °C	6.4 °C	52 mm	6.7	9.9 h
December	10.4 °C	3.7 °C	42 mm	5.9	9.3 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day20 °C Night11 °C Rain64 mm

October in Madrid: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Turrón and Spanish sweetsTurrón, polvorón and marzipan are classic Spanish sweets to give as gifts.

WhereHistoric confectioners downtown

No reliable price data

Sources: melia.com · esim.holafly.com
Violet candiesViolet candies are typical of Madrid and come in small, light tins.

WhereConfectioner on Plaza de Canalejas

No reliable price data

Sources: melia.com · esim.holafly.com
Madroño liqueurThe strawberry tree is on the city's coat of arms, and its fruit gives Madrid's signature liqueur.

WhereRegional food shops and gourmet markets

No reliable price data

Sources: melia.com · esim.holafly.com
Hand fansThe hand fan is a classic Spanish craft. Prices range from a few euros to several hundred.

WhereCraft shops downtown

No reliable price data

Sources: melia.com · esim.holafly.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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