Climate in Madrid — Annual Weather Overview
Madrid has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is July (average high 35.0°C) and the coolest is January (10.0°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 25.0°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 527mm. September is the wettest month at 97.5mm, while July averages just 3.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.9 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 20.3°C, 162mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 32.7°C, 35mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 20.9°C, 220mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 12.0°C, 110mm rain.
Madrid — Monthly Temperatures
Madrid — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Madrid stays reasonable all year.
Madrid weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0°C | 0.7°C | 32.9mm | 7.0h | 5 | 10/10 |
| February | 14.7°C | 3.3°C | 18.9mm | 8.5h | 3 | 10/10 |
| March | 16.5°C | 5.5°C | 59.2mm | 8.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| April | 19.4°C | 8.0°C | 71.3mm | 10.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| May | 25.1°C | 12.2°C | 31.6mm | 12.4h | 6 | 10/10 |
| June | 29.4°C | 16.4°C | 22.3mm | 13.1h | 5 | 10/10 |
| July | 35.0°C | 20.4°C | 3.2mm | 13.9h | 1 | 10/10 |
| August | 33.8°C | 19.8°C | 9.2mm | 12.7h | 1 | 10/10 |
| September | 26.1°C | 14.9°C | 97.5mm | 10.8h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 21.9°C | 10.8°C | 70.0mm | 8.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| November | 14.6°C | 6.1°C | 52.5mm | 7.1h | 8 | 10/10 |
| December | 11.3°C | 3.7°C | 58.7mm | 5.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Madrid have?
Madrid has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 10.0°C in January to 35.0°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Madrid?
July is the hottest month in Madrid, with average highs of 35.0°C and lows of 20.4°C.
What is the coldest month in Madrid?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 10.0°C and lows of 0.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Madrid?
September is the wettest month, averaging 97.5mm of rainfall over around 8 rainy days.
How much rain does Madrid get per year?
Madrid receives around 527mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (3.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best time to visit Madrid is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.