2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Madrid in May

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

May is an excellent time to visit Madrid. Madrid has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 25°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 10 rainy days per month.

Avg High

25°C

Avg Low

13°C

Rainy days

10days

Daylight

14.4h

Is May a good time to visit Madrid?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:01 AM

Sunset

9:23 PM

Weather by Month

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Excellent

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Good

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Wet

45°C 30° 15° 0°

January

High: 10°C / 50°F

Low: 2°C / 36°F

Rain: 5 days

Good

February

High: 16°C / 61°F

Low: 4°C / 39°F

Rain: 2 days

Good

March

High: 16°C / 61°F

Low: 5°C / 41°F

Rain: 11 days

Good

Best

April

High: 17°C / 63°F

Low: 8°C / 46°F

Rain: 18 days

Excellent

Best

May

High: 25°C / 77°F

Low: 13°C / 55°F

Rain: 10 days

Excellent

Best

June

High: 28°C / 82°F

Low: 15°C / 59°F

Rain: 3 days

Excellent

July

High: 35°C / 95°F

Low: 21°C / 70°F

Rain: 1 days

Good

August

High: 32°C / 90°F

Low: 19°C / 66°F

Rain: 2 days

Good

Best

September

High: 26°C / 79°F

Low: 14°C / 57°F

Rain: 5 days

Excellent

Best

October

High: 19°C / 66°F

Low: 8°C / 46°F

Rain: 7 days

Excellent

November

High: 15°C / 59°F

Low: 6°C / 43°F

Rain: 10 days

Good

December

High: 10°C / 50°F

Low: 3°C / 37°F

Rain: 11 days

Good

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Excellent

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Good

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Wet

Monthly weather data
Month	High	Low	Rainy days	Condition
January	10°C	2°C	5	Good
February	16°C	4°C	2	Good
March	16°C	5°C	11	Good
April	17°C	8°C	18	Excellent (best)
May	25°C	13°C	10	Excellent (best)
June	28°C	15°C	3	Excellent (best)
July	35°C	21°C	1	Good
August	32°C	19°C	2	Good
September	26°C	14°C	5	Excellent (best)
October	19°C	8°C	7	Excellent (best)
November	15°C	6°C	10	Good
December	10°C	3°C	11	Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for May

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm

Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is May a good time to visit Madrid? +

May is typically Excellent for visiting Madrid, with average highs of 25°C and around 10 rainy days.

What should I pack for Madrid in May? +

With highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Madrid in May? +

Madrid typically sees around 10 rainy days in May.

How many hours of daylight are there in Madrid in May? +

In May, Madrid gets approximately 14.4 hours of daylight per day.

Is May peak season in Madrid? +

Yes, May is peak season in Madrid. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Madrid? +

The best months to visit Madrid are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

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May

25° / 13°

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