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When to go · Madrid

Madrid, month by month

The best months for Madrid: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedCold, dry, often sunny; 3–11°C.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: coolCrowds: Low · 3 festivals or holidays
  2. FebruaryMixedCold mornings; clear days.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: coolCrowds: Low
  3. MarchGoodMild; spring showers.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatWarm; Easter week is busy.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatWarm, long evenings; San Isidro fiesta mid-May.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneMixedHeat builds; mornings only.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: hotCrowds: High
  7. JulyAvoidHot, 35°C and above; museums are the only cool place.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustAvoidHot and half-empty; many small places close for holiday.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  9. SeptemberGreatWarm, returns to normal.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: best weatherCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberGreatBest month for walking.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  11. NovemberMixedCool and damp; Christmas lights begin.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: fineCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberMixedCold; shops open long over Christmas; check Dec 24–25 closures.Madrid and the central plateau, Spain: coolCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday