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Top sights in Madrid
- Royal Palace of Madrid – Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family
- Retiro Park – Urban park in Madrid, Spain
- Puerta del Sol – Square in Madrid, Spain
- Almudena Cathedral – Roman Catholic cathedral in Madrid, Spain
- Gran Vía – Thoroughfare in Madrid, Spain
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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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 April to June and September to October, with average daytime highs of 67 to 85°F (19 to 29°C) and 5 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 95°F (35°C), and January the coolest at 51°F (11°C). April sees the most rain, around 10 days, while July is the driest with almost no rainy days.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40 | 6 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 6 rainy days |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 40 | 4 | Shoulder: 59°F (15°C), 4 rainy days |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50 | 8 | Shoulder: 62°F (17°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 50 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 40 | 5 | Best: 5 rainy days |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 20 | 5 | Best: 5 rainy days |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 10 | 0 | Avoid: very hot, 95°F (35°C) |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 10 | 2 | Shoulder: 93°F (34°C), 2 rainy days |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 20 | 7 | Best: 7 rainy days |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 70 | 9 | Best: 9 rainy days |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 50 | 8 | Shoulder: 58°F (14°C), 8 rainy days |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 40 | 8 | Shoulder: 53°F (12°C), 8 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Madrid: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Madrid?
- The best time to visit Madrid is April to June and September to October, when average highs run 67 to 85°F (19 to 29°C) with 5 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 95°F (35°C) on average, and January the coolest at 51°F (11°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
- April, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is July, with almost no rainy days. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Madrid?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 95°F (35°C) by day and 69°F (21°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 51°F (11°C) by day and 34°F (1°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Madrid?
- The wettest months in Madrid are March to April and October to December, with 8 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Madrid?
- 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.
- How do I get around Madrid?
- 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.
- Is it safe to travel to Spain right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Spain on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Spain before you book.
- What other places are near Madrid?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Madrid are Valencia (190 miles), Seville (240 miles), Málaga (260 miles).
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