Madrid at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,950 h
- Rain a year
- 422 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 665 m
Climate in Madrid
Madrid has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year, Madrid is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Madrid in October?
In October, Madrid is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min08:24 – 19:37
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %78 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Madrid
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Madrid, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Madrid: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Madrid has about 7 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 39 | 10° | 1° | 5.3 h | 7 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 12° | 2° | 6.8 h | 5 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 15° | 4° | 7.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 18° | 7° | 8.0 h | 8 | 47 |
| MayMay | 94 | 23° | 10° | 9.1 h | 7 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 29° | 16° | 10.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 33° | 19° | 12.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 32° | 19° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 26° | 15° | 8.8 h | 4 | 26 |
| OctoberOct | 86 | 20° | 10° | 6.8 h | 7 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 13° | 5° | 5.6 h | 7 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 41 | 10° | 2° | 5.1 h | 7 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Madrid
The best time to visit Madrid is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from September to October. The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Madrid month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January10° · 5 h
In January, Madrid is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in January59February12° · 7 h
In February, Madrid is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in February72March15° · 7 h
In March, Madrid is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in March89April18° · 8 h
In April, Madrid is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in April94May23° · 9 h
In May, Madrid is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in May89June29° · 11 h
In June, Madrid is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in June66July33° · 12 h
In July, Madrid is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in July68August32° · 11 h
In August, Madrid is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in August99September26° · 9 h
In September, Madrid is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in September86October20° · 7 h
In October, Madrid is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in October59November13° · 6 h
In November, Madrid is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Madrid.
Madrid in November41December10° · 5 h
In December, Madrid is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Madrid.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,250 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Madrid
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best time to visit Madrid is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Madrid?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Madrid?
The wettest month is October with 61 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Madrid get?
Madrid gets around 2,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.3 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Madrid in?
Madrid uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Madrid?
A nonstop flight from London to Madrid takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,250 km.
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