Madrid Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Madrid has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 35°C / 94°F in August, the warmest month, and drop to 11°C / 51°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 2°C / 35°F. Madrid receives about 555 mm of rain a year across roughly 76 wet days, with March the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Madrid
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 51°F | 2°C / 35°F | 46 mm | 7 |
| February | 14°C / 58°F | 3°C / 38°F | 24 mm | 6 |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 5°C / 42°F | 103 mm | 12 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 8°C / 46°F | 59 mm | 8 |
| May | 25°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 43 mm | 6 |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 63°F | 30 mm | 6 |
| July | 35°C / 94°F | 20°C / 68°F | 3 mm | 0 |
| August | 35°C / 94°F | 21°C / 69°F | 6 mm | 2 |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 59°F | 77 mm | 6 |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 73 mm | 9 |
| November | 15°C / 58°F | 6°C / 43°F | 40 mm | 7 |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 38°F | 50 mm | 7 |
Best time to visit Madrid
June, May, October offer the most comfortable weather in Madrid: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — June averages 30°C (86°F); May averages 25°C (76°F); October averages 22°C (72°F).
Madrid climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Madrid?
- August is the hottest month in Madrid, with average daytime highs of 35°C / 94°F and overnight lows of 21°C / 69°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Madrid?
- January is the coldest month in Madrid, with average highs of 11°C / 51°F and lows of 2°C / 35°F.
- How much rain does Madrid get a year?
- Madrid receives about 555 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 76 wet days. March is the wettest month (103 mm on average) and July the driest (3 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Madrid?
- June, May, October are the most comfortable months in Madrid: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Madrid →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Madrid weather page.