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Best time to visit Madrid

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August empties out as locals flee the heat, and some family-run bars close for the month.

Madrid month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	12°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Good	16°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Mixed	18°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	San Isidro
June	Great	28°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
July	Great	32°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Cheapest	Madrid Orgullo
August	Great	31°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	19°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Average	–
November	Mixed	13°C	Some rain	Moderate	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Christmas and Nochevieja

May🎉 San IsidroThe city’s patron saint fiestas: verbenas, chotis dancing and the start of the Las Ventas bullfighting fair.
July🎉 Madrid OrgulloOne of Europe’s biggest Pride celebrations, early July.
December🎉 Christmas and NocheviejaLights on Gran Vía and twelve grapes at Puerta del Sol on New Year’s Eve.

Flights to Madrid are usually cheapest in January–February, July–August and November.
Crowds and prices peak in May and October, so book early.

Sobrino de Botín, open since 1725, is the world’s oldest restaurant according to Guinness.

When is the best time to visit Madrid?

The best time to visit Madrid is May–June and September. August empties out as locals flee the heat, and some family-run bars close for the month.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Madrid?

Flights are usually cheapest in January–February, July–August and November, when demand is lowest.

When is Madrid busiest?

Madrid is busiest in May and October.

What is the weather like in Madrid?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 10°C. The wettest period is April.