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Best Time to Visit Madrid

Best Months

April, May, June, September, October

Climate Overview

Continental Mediterranean climate. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — 18–26°C. Summers are hot and dry (35°C+). Winters are cold but sunny.

Month-by-Month Calendar

January
Avoid
February
OK
March
Good
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Good
August
Good
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Good
December
OK
PeakGoodOKAvoid

The Four Seasons

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Spring
3-5
Ideal

Spring is prime time for Madrid. Continental Mediterranean climate. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — 18–26°C. Summers are hot and dry (35°C+). Winters are cold but sunny.

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Summer
6-8
Ideal

Summer is prime time for Madrid. Continental Mediterranean climate. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — 18–26°C. Summers are hot and dry (35°C+). Winters are cold but sunny.

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for Madrid. Continental Mediterranean climate. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — 18–26°C. Summers are hot and dry (35°C+). Winters are cold but sunny.

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Winter
12-2

Winter in Madrid: Continental Mediterranean climate. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — 18–26°C. Summers are hot and dry (35°C+). Winters are cold but sunny.

What to Pack?

Smart casual year-round. Layers for spring and autumn. Light summer clothes for the hot Madrid summer. Comfortable shoes for cobblestoned historic areas. Smart dress for top restaurants.

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