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Madrid Centro, Madrid Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Madrid Centro, Madrid?
Madrid Centro, Madrid gets 417 mm of precipitation a year over about 81 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 33°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Semi-arid climate
Madrid Centro, Madrid has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 10°C in January to 33°C in July. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 3° | 11° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 9° | 19° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 18° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 11° | 20° |
How much rain does Madrid Centro get?
Madrid Centro gets 417 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 81 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 51% of Spain.
October is the wettest month, with 64 mm. July is the driest, with 9 mm. April has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 77 days, to September 18, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Madrid Centro got 477 mm of rain, against a normal of 417 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 99 mm.
Madrid Centro weather by month
Madrid Centro weather in January
In January, Madrid Centro averages a high of 10°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 20°C (2003) and the record low is -7°C (1985).
Madrid Centro weather in February
In February, Madrid Centro averages a high of 12°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 21°C (1987) and the record low is -7°C (1983).
Madrid Centro weather in March
In March, Madrid Centro averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 27°C (2015) and the record low is -5°C (2005).
Madrid Centro weather in April
In April, Madrid Centro averages a high of 19°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 31°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1986). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Madrid Centro weather in May
In May, Madrid Centro averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 48 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 36°C (2015) and the record low is 2°C (1991). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Madrid Centro weather in June
In June, Madrid Centro averages a high of 29°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 41°C (2019) and the record low is 4°C (1984).
Madrid Centro weather in July
In July, Madrid Centro averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 85% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2022) and the record low is 10°C (1988).
Madrid Centro weather in August
In August, Madrid Centro averages a high of 32°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 10 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 41°C (2012) and the record low is 11°C (1977).
Madrid Centro weather in September
In September, Madrid Centro averages a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 24 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (2016) and the record low is 5°C (1979). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Madrid Centro weather in October
In October, Madrid Centro averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 45% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 30°C (2023) and the record low is 0°C (1974).
Madrid Centro weather in November
In November, Madrid Centro averages a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 23°C (2009) and the record low is -3°C (1985).
Madrid Centro weather in December
In December, Madrid Centro averages a high of 11°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 42 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 18°C (1979) and the record low is -6°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Madrid Centro
July is the sunniest month in Madrid Centro, with estimated sunshine of 85% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest, at 41%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 55% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Madrid Centro is sunnier than 71% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 77% and is lowest in July at 31%.
Madrid Centro has about 41 days a year above 32°C. Madrid Centro is hotter than 80% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Madrid Centro
The first fall freeze in Madrid Centro typically comes around December 3, and the last spring freeze around February 21. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 285 days.
Madrid Centro weather records
These records cover MADRID - RETIRO during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Madrid Centro station is 41°C, on June 28, 2019. The coldest is -7°C, on January 13, 1985.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 87 mm of precipitation, on September 21, 1972.
46 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1970.
The best time to visit Madrid Centro
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 19°C and lows near 9°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 18°C.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 11°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 10° | 32 mm | 8 | 71% | 51% | 20° | -7° |
| February | 4° | 12° | 34 mm | 7 | 64% | 51% | 21° | -7° |
| March | 6° | 16° | 35 mm | 7 | 60% | 41% | 27° | -5° |
| April | 8° | 19° | 46 mm | 9 | 53% | 46% | 31° | -2° |
| May | 12° | 23° | 48 mm | 9 | 46% | 52% | 36° | 2° |
| June | 17° | 29° | 20 mm | 5 | 42% | 59% | 41° | 4° |
| July | 19° | 33° | 9.1 mm | 2 | 31% | 85% | 41° | 10° |
| August | 19° | 32° | 10 mm | 3 | 34% | 79% | 41° | 11° |
| September | 16° | 27° | 24 mm | 5 | 50% | 58% | 39° | 5° |
| October | 11° | 19° | 64 mm | 9 | 61% | 45% | 30° | 0° |
| November | 7° | 13° | 52 mm | 9 | 74% | 44% | 23° | -3° |
| December | 4° | 11° | 42 mm | 8 | 77% | 46% | 18° | -6° |
Station: MADRID - RETIRO, 2 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Madrid Centro climate questions
How much rain does Madrid Centro get?
Madrid Centro gets 417 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 81 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Madrid Centro?
October is the wettest month in Madrid Centro, with 64 mm. July is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Madrid Centro have a year?
Madrid Centro has about 81 days with measurable rain in an average year. April has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Madrid Centro?
July is the warmest month in Madrid Centro, with an average high of 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Madrid Centro?
January is the coldest month in Madrid Centro, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Madrid Centro?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Madrid Centro station is 41°C, set on June 28, 2019. The record low is -7°C, on January 13, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Madrid Centro?
July is the sunniest month in Madrid Centro, with estimated sunshine of 85% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. March is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Madrid Centro?
The first fall freeze in Madrid Centro typically comes around December 3. The last spring freeze is around February 21.
What is the best time to visit Madrid Centro?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.