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Best Time to Visit Madrid
Real month-by-month weather for Madrid, and real flight prices from London — so "best time" here means something you can check, not a generic guess. August runs warmest (35°C avg high). August currently shows the cheapest real fares.
Madrid by month: weather & fares
Weather is averaged from 3 years of real historical data. Fares are the real cheapest on file from London that month.
| Month | Avg high / low | Avg rainfall | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 2°C | ~52mm | — |
| February | 14° / 2°C | ~19mm | — |
| March | 16° / 5°C | ~135mm | — |
| April | 21° / 7°C | ~45mm | — |
| May | 23° / 10°C | ~53mm | — |
| June | 30° / 16°C | ~45mm | — |
| July | 34° / 19°C | ~3mm | €143 |
| August | 35° / 20°C | ~10mm | €60 |
| September | 27° / 14°C | ~48mm | €70 |
| October | 22° / 11°C | ~100mm | €61 |
| November | 15° / 6°C | ~42mm | €63 |
| December | 11° / 2°C | ~37mm | — |
Planning tips for Madrid
- Compare the weather and fare columns above together — the cheapest month isn't always the best-weather month.
- Shoulder-season travel (just before or after the busiest months) often balances good weather against lower prices.
- Book 4-8 weeks ahead where possible — a general pattern, not a guarantee for this specific destination.
- Check nearby airports above if Madrid has real alternatives — a short extra journey can mean a much lower fare.
- Factor in local public holidays and school terms at your destination, not just at home — prices and crowds follow both.
- Re-check rainfall, not just temperature — a warm month can still be a very wet one.
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FAQs — Best time to visit Madrid
August has the highest average temperatures, based on 3 years of real historical weather data.