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Best time to visit
April to June and late September to October bring comfortable temperatures for long days outdoors. July and August can be very hot, and some locally run places close in August. Winter is cold but often sunny and quieter.
How many days you need
Three days is enough for the big art museums, the Retiro park, the royal palace area and several evenings of tapas. Add a day or two for easy side trips to Toledo or Segovia by train.
Getting around
The metro is extensive and inexpensive, and the central neighborhoods are walkable. The high-speed train network makes day trips straightforward. Expect a late rhythm: lunch in mid-afternoon and dinner often well after 9 pm.
What to skip
Cafés on the edges of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol charge a premium for the view. Neighborhoods like La Latina, Lavapiés or Malasaña are a short walk away and closer to how locals eat and go out.
Where to stay in Madrid
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Best time to visit Madrid
The most comfortable months in Madrid are February, May to June and September, with average daytime highs of 59 to 85°F and 4 to 7 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 95°F, and January the coolest at 51°F. April sees the most rain, around 10 days, while July is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Madrid: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Madrid?
- The most comfortable stretch is February, May to June and September, when average highs run 59 to 85°F with 4 to 7 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 95°F on average, and January the coolest at 51°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
- April, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Madrid?
- July averages 95°F by day and 69°F at night, and January averages 51°F and 34°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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