Monthly climate guide
Madrid weather in August
With highs near 33°C (92°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), August feels very hot in Madrid. Rainfall averages about 14 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 5°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 16°C apart.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Madrid.
- August is Madrid's second warmest month.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 62% less rain than Madrid's average.
Avg high
33°C
92°F
Avg low
17°C
63°F
Rainfall
14 mm
very dry
Humidity
36%
relative
Sky
27%
cloud · mostly sunny
Madrid weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 0°C / 32°F | 38 mm | 83% | 54% |
| February | 11°C / 52°F | 0°C / 32°F | 34 mm | 77% | 52% |
| March | 15°C / 58°F | 2°C / 36°F | 58 mm | 72% | 56% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 41°F | 63 mm | 70% | 61% |
| May | 23°C / 74°F | 9°C / 48°F | 37 mm | 59% | 53% |
| June | 29°C / 85°F | 14°C / 56°F | 17 mm | 46% | 38% |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 35% | 23% |
| August | 33°C / 92°F | 17°C / 63°F | 14 mm | 36% | 27% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 13°C / 56°F | 27 mm | 48% | 39% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 9°C / 48°F | 50 mm | 63% | 47% |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 60 mm | 79% | 60% |
| December | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 32 mm | 83% | 53% |
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
Our Madrid guide recommends: April to June or September to October — summer here gets very hot.
Many Madrid museums, including the Prado, offer free entry during a couple of hours in the early evening — check current hours before visiting.
Best time to visit Madrid →Other Spain cities in August
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Madrid in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
It can be, if you like heat: August highs in Madrid are around 33°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.
How warm is Madrid in August?
Average highs are about 33°C (92°F) and average lows about 17°C (63°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Madrid in August?
Madrid typically gets around 14 mm of rain in August — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
April to June or September to October — summer here gets very hot.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Madrid (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.