Which month is usually hottest in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Madrid, Spain is usually hottest in August, when average daytime highs reach 35.1°C. Overnight lows in August average 22.1°C.

Which month is usually coldest in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Madrid, Spain is coldest in January, with average nighttime lows around 2.7°C. Daytime highs in January average 10.0°C. The coldest reading in the archive for that month dropped to -3.8°C.

Which month has the highest average daily precipitation in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, March has the highest average daily precipitation in Madrid, Spain at 7.7mm. That is wetter than July, the driest month in the archive at 0.0mm.

Which month is usually driest in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, July is the driest month in Madrid, Spain, averaging 0.0mm of precipitation on a typical observed day. March is the wettest month by the same measure at 7.7mm.

How large is the seasonal temperature swing in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Typical warm-season highs peak in August at 35.1°C, while the lowest average night temperatures arrive in January at 2.7°C. That puts the city's warm-to-cold seasonal swing at roughly 32.4°C.

Do monthly average nighttime lows stay above freezing in Madrid?

Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Yes. Across the available monthly averages for Madrid, Spain, even the coldest month (January) keeps an average low of 2.7°C.

Historical Weather for Madrid, Spain

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In 2025, Madrid, Spain recorded an average temperature of 16.3°C — peaking at 40.7°C and dropping as low as -3.8°C. Total precipitation reached 680.4 mm, with 17 frost days and 10 days of snowfall. Data sourced from Meteostat.

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Madrid, Madrid, Spain (01-01 → 31-12)

Years 2025–2025 · Source: Meteostat

Latest Year Summary (2025)

Computed from archived daily high, low, and precipitation observations from Meteostat for 2025.

Average temperature

16.3°C

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Total rainfall

680.4 mm

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Rainfall details

🌧️ 132 rain days
💧 Wettest day: 2025-05-02 — 39.9 mm

Notable conditions

🔥 Heatwave days: 78
🥶 Frost days: 17
❄️ Snow days: 10
🌧️ Heavy rain days: 6

Average pressure

1,017.3 hPa

Weekly Rainfall Totals (2025)

Week of Dec 30: 3.0 mmWeek of Jan 6: 1.9 mmWeek of Jan 13: 0.0 mmWeek of Jan 20: 28.8 mmWeek of Jan 27: 15.2 mmWeek of Feb 3: 3.3 mmWeek of Feb 10: 3.6 mmWeek of Feb 17: 2.9 mmWeek of Feb 24: 27.6 mmWeek of Mar 3: 81.9 mmWeek of Mar 10: 42.4 mmWeek of Mar 17: 86.6 mmWeek of Mar 24: 2.9 mmWeek of Mar 31: 50.0 mmWeek of Apr 7: 17.7 mmWeek of Apr 14: 24.5 mmWeek of Apr 21: 1.3 mmWeek of Apr 28: 77.2 mmWeek of May 5: 30.6 mmWeek of May 12: 11.1 mmWeek of May 19: 0.3 mmWeek of May 26: 0.7 mmWeek of Jun 2: 1.7 mmWeek of Jun 9: 13.5 mmWeek of Jun 16: 0.4 mmWeek of Jun 23: 0.5 mmWeek of Jun 30: 1.0 mmWeek of Jul 7: 0.0 mmWeek of Jul 14: 0.0 mmWeek of Jul 21: 0.0 mmWeek of Jul 28: 1.3 mmWeek of Aug 4: 0.0 mmWeek of Aug 11: 0.0 mmWeek of Aug 18: 0.0 mmWeek of Aug 25: 0.0 mmWeek of Sep 1: 0.0 mmWeek of Sep 8: 0.2 mmWeek of Sep 15: 0.3 mmWeek of Sep 22: 9.8 mmWeek of Sep 29: 0.0 mmWeek of Oct 6: 0.0 mmWeek of Oct 13: 2.7 mmWeek of Oct 20: 4.8 mmWeek of Oct 27: 22.0 mmWeek of Nov 3: 19.9 mmWeek of Nov 10: 39.2 mmWeek of Nov 17: 3.2 mmWeek of Nov 24: 3.5 mmWeek of Dec 1: 4.8 mmWeek of Dec 8: 10.5 mmWeek of Dec 15: 26.6 mmWeek of Dec 22: 1.0 mmWeek of Dec 29: 0.0 mm

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Record extremes

Daily High: 40.7°C · 16 Aug 2025

Daily Low: -3.8°C · 15 Jan 2025

Precip & wind peaks

Rain: 39.9 mm · 02 May 2025

Wind: 16.6 kts · 27 Jan 2025

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Observed daily conditions for Madrid, Madrid, Spain

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2025 · 365 days

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High 40.7°C · Low -3.8°C

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2025

365 days

01 Jan → 31 Dec

Temperature

High: 4.3°C → 40.7°C

Low: -3.8°C → 26.3°C

Precipitation

Rain: 680.4 mm

Snow: 49.0 cm

Wind

13.8 km/h avg · 30.8 km/h peak

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Daily values for the first series (showing up to 30 rows)

Day	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rain (mm) (mm)	Wind (kts) (km/h)	Conditions
01 Jan	7.9°C	-0.9°C	0.0 mm	6.1 km/h	—
02 Jan	8.6°C	-1.0°C	0.0 mm	7.1 km/h	—
03 Jan	8.1°C	-0.1°C	0.0 mm	4.1 km/h	—
04 Jan	7.5°C	1.0°C	0.0 mm	8.1 km/h	—
05 Jan	11.2°C	3.5°C	3.0 mm	18.8 km/h	—
06 Jan	11.8°C	5.4°C	1.4 mm	20.7 km/h	—
07 Jan	8.6°C	0.9°C	0.0 mm	18.9 km/h	—
08 Jan	11.3°C	6.1°C	0.5 mm	21.2 km/h	—
09 Jan	13.2°C	8.6°C	0.0 mm	18.3 km/h	—
10 Jan	12.8°C	7.2°C	0.0 mm	12.6 km/h	—
11 Jan	17.8°C	8.4°C	0.0 mm	15.1 km/h	—
12 Jan	14.0°C	3.2°C	0.0 mm	12.0 km/h	—
13 Jan	11.9°C	-2.9°C	0.0 mm	9.0 km/h	—
14 Jan	9.2°C	-1.2°C	0.0 mm	13.9 km/h	—
15 Jan	9.1°C	-3.8°C	0.0 mm	5.9 km/h	—
16 Jan	11.6°C	-1.5°C	0.0 mm	17.6 km/h	—
17 Jan	10.7°C	0.9°C	0.0 mm	14.0 km/h	—
18 Jan	8.9°C	-1.1°C	0.0 mm	8.2 km/h	—
19 Jan	8.1°C	-2.2°C	0.0 mm	4.9 km/h	—
20 Jan	7.9°C	2.3°C	2.6 mm	7.1 km/h	—
21 Jan	11.4°C	5.8°C	5.5 mm	15.4 km/h	—
22 Jan	12.9°C	8.2°C	12.7 mm	18.3 km/h	—
23 Jan	14.4°C	8.4°C	4.2 mm	12.6 km/h	—
24 Jan	13.8°C	8.9°C	0.2 mm	14.9 km/h	—
25 Jan	11.2°C	7.7°C	1.5 mm	17.2 km/h	—
26 Jan	12.2°C	4.7°C	2.1 mm	23.7 km/h	—
27 Jan	13.9°C	7.1°C	5.9 mm	30.8 km/h	—
28 Jan	11.1°C	4.8°C	0.6 mm	24.9 km/h	—
29 Jan	8.1°C	3.8°C	8.4 mm	22.2 km/h	—
30 Jan	10.9°C	3.3°C	0.0 mm	15.9 km/h	—

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Madrid Weather FAQ

Common questions about weather in Madrid, Spain.

Which month is usually hottest in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Madrid, Spain is usually hottest in August, when average daytime highs reach 35.1°C. Overnight lows in August average 22.1°C.
Which month is usually coldest in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Madrid, Spain is coldest in January, with average nighttime lows around 2.7°C. Daytime highs in January average 10.0°C. The coldest reading in the archive for that month dropped to -3.8°C.
Which month has the highest average daily precipitation in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, March has the highest average daily precipitation in Madrid, Spain at 7.7mm. That is wetter than July, the driest month in the archive at 0.0mm.
Which month is usually driest in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, July is the driest month in Madrid, Spain, averaging 0.0mm of precipitation on a typical observed day. March is the wettest month by the same measure at 7.7mm.
How large is the seasonal temperature swing in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Typical warm-season highs peak in August at 35.1°C, while the lowest average night temperatures arrive in January at 2.7°C. That puts the city's warm-to-cold seasonal swing at roughly 32.4°C.
Do monthly average nighttime lows stay above freezing in Madrid?: Based on monthly observations from 1987–2026, Yes. Across the available monthly averages for Madrid, Spain, even the coldest month (January) keeps an average low of 2.7°C.