Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Madrid
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Madrid are May, October, September — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Madrid (665 m elevation).
Month by month
Madrid weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.3°C / 51°F | 5.3 | 33 | |
| February | 14.7°C / 58°F | 4.3 | 60 | Shoulder |
| March | 16.4°C / 62°F | 7.8 | 65 | |
| April | 19.7°C / 67°F | 7.7 | 79 | |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 5.3 | 87 | Best |
| June | 29.2°C / 85°F | 4.7 | 72 | Shoulder |
| July | 35°C / 95°F | 0.5 | 41 | |
| August | 34°C / 93°F | 1.5 | 46 | |
| September | 26.1°C / 79°F | 6 | 83 | Best |
| October | 21.6°C / 71°F | 8 | 83 | Best |
| November | 14.9°C / 59°F | 6.2 | 58 | |
| December | 11.3°C / 52°F | 6.8 | 37 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Madrid month by month
Madrid's comfort score peaks in May at 87.2, with an average high of 25°C and 5.3 wet days, ahead of October's 83 and September's 82.9. July and August are the hottest months, averaging 35°C and 34°C, and comfort collapses to 40.7 and 46 — among the lowest scores of the year outside winter, despite being among the driest months at 0.5 and 1.5 wet days. Winter (December–February) sees highs of 10.3–14.7°C and comfort scores of 33–59.7. RouteVerdict's editorial pick spans March through May and September through November, avoiding both the harsh summer heat and the coldest winter months.
FAQ
Madrid timing questions
What is the best month to visit Madrid?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are May, October, and September, with May scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July, with an average daily high of 35°C (95°F).
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
October, averaging 8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Madrid?
June and February — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.
How uncomfortable does Madrid get in summer?
July and August average highs of 35°C and 34°C, and comfort drops to 40.7 and 46 — among the lowest scores of the year outside winter, even though both months are also among the driest at 0.5 and 1.5 wet days.
What is Madrid's single best month for weather?
May, with an average high of 25°C, 5.3 wet days, and a comfort score of 87.2 — the highest measured for any month.