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.
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.