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The climate of Madrid is moderately continental, with quite cold, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.

The city is the capital of Spain and is located in the center of the Meseta, the plateau that occupies the interior of the country, at an altitude ranging between 570 and 740 meters (1,870 and 2,430 feet). The city center is at 655 meters (2,150 feet).

At Cuatro Vientos airport, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 26 °C (79 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Madrid – Average temperatures (1991-2020)

Month	Min (°C)	Max (°C)	Mean (°C)	Min (°F)	Max (°F)	Mean (°F)
January	1. 9	10.8	6.3	35	51	43.4
February	2.5	12.8	7.6	37	55	45.8
March	5.1	16.4	10.8	41	62	51.4
April	7.4	19	13.2	45	66	55.7
May	11	23.8	17.4	52	75	63.3
June	15.8	29.8	22.8	60	86	73
July	18.6	33.4	26	65	92	78.8
August	18.6	32.9	25.8	65	91	78.4
September	14.9	28	21. 4	59	82	70.6
October	10.4	21.3	15.8	51	70	60.5
November	5.3	14.6	10	42	58	50
December	2.6	11.4	7	37	52	44.6
Year	9.6	21.2	15.35	49.2	70.2	59.5

Precipitation is not abundant, since it amounts to 455 millimeters (18 inches) per year, in fact, the landscape of the plateau is semi-arid, especially during the summer months. The rains, however, are quite frequent from October to April. In May, and more rarely in summer, some thunderstorms can break out in the afternoon, but generally, from June to August it almost never rains.

Here is the average precipitation.

Madrid – Average precipitation

Month	Millimeters	Inches	Days
January	40	1.6	6
February	35	1.4	6
March	25	1	5
April	50	2	7
May	55	2.2	8
June	30	1.2	4
July	15	0.6	2
August	15	0.6	2
September	25	1	3
October	50	2	6
November	55	2. 2	7
December	60	2.4	7
Year	455	17.9	63

Winter, from December to February, is relatively cold.

The rains, brought by Atlantic depressions, are quite frequent, but generally not abundant.

Days can be mild, especially when the Azores anticyclone settles on the Iberian Peninsula, bringing periods of good weather even in winter, with highs around 13/15 °C (55/59 °F), but nights remain typically cold, with minimum temperatures near freezing (0 °C or 32 °F). Sometimes, at night and in the early morning, especially in December and January, fog can form.

There may be some cold and windy days, with maximum temperatures around or below 5 °C (41 °F).

Every now and then, even cold waves can occur.

The lowest temperatures are reached in the north-east of the city (see Torrejón de Ardoz, Alcalá de Henares). In this area, at Barajas airport, 610 meters (2,000 ft) above sea level, the record cold was set, even -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1945 and February 1963. Thereafter, the temperature reached -10 °C (14 °F) a few times (after the year 2000, it happened in December 2001 and in January 2005), although in January 2021, it dropped to -13 °C (8.5 °F). At Cuatro Vientos airport, on the southwestern outskirts of the city, the record is -13 °C (8.5 °F), recorded in January 2021. The previous record was -11.5 °C (11.5 °F) and dated back to February 1963.

Snowfalls in Madrid are usually rare and not abundant. However, snow is a bit more frequent in the northern districts of the city, which are located at a higher altitude. Light snowfalls can be observed every year or almost, but a significant accumulation is rarely observed. In January 1952, the snow reached 30 centimeters (12 inches) in some areas. In March 1971, 20 cm (8 in) of snow fell in the center, and up to 30 cm (12 in) in the northern districts. In December 1977, 20 cm (8 in) fell on the north side. In February 1984, 15 cm (half a foot) of snow fell homogeneously in the city, while in February 2005, snow depth reached 10 cm (4 in). In January 2009, the snow reached 15 cm (6 in).

The snowfall of January 2021, when the snow reached half a meter (20 in), was therefore the most abundant of the post-war period, but we must probably go back to that of November 1904 to find a similar or greater thickness.

Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny.

There is often scorching heat during the day, in fact, the temperature easily reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F), and almost every year 40 °C (104 °F), however, the air is dry, so the heat is more bearable. In addition, at night, the temperature becomes fairly cool, hovering typically from 15 °C to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F). However, in the hottest periods, the temperature drops to acceptable values only late at night, also because the sun sets late because of the time zone adopted (the sun sets at 9. 45 pm in mid-July and at 9.10 pm in mid-August). Generally, the maximum temperature is recorded around 5 pm, and at 8 pm the heat is still intense.

The heat record was set in August 2021: 43 °C (109.5 °F) at Barajas airport and 42 °C (108 °F) at Cuatro Vientos. The previous records were 42 °C (108 °F) at Barajas (in July 1995) and 41 °C (105.5 °F) at Cuatro Vientos (in August 2018).

The city empties in the summer, those who work in Madrid return to their place of origin, while locals go on vacation to the sea. Those who stay in the city go out after dark, or go in search of coolness in the mountains north of the city (the Sierra de Guadarrama).

Spring and autumn are mild and variable, with sunny periods, but also the passage of Atlantic disturbances, which bring clouds and rain. Spring, being the most contrasted season of the year, is also the windiest.

In both seasons, there are pleasantly warm and sunny days, but the temperature drops rapidly after sunset.

The amount of sunshine in Madrid is great in summer, when clear skies prevail: in July, there are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. Sunny days are possible throughout the year: after all, even from November to January, there are no less than 4/5 hours of sunshine per day.

Indeed, with 2,800 hours of sunshine per year, Madrid is one of the sunniest cities in Spain and in all of Europe. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Madrid – Sunshine hours

Month	Average	Total
January	5	160	February	6	175	March	7	220	April	8	240	May	9	280	June	10. 5	315	July	11.5	365	August	11	335	September	8.5	250	October	6.5	205	November	5.5	160	December	4.5	135	Year	7.8	2835

Best Time

The best periods to visit Madrid are spring and autumn, in particular, you can choose the month of May, and from mid-September to mid-October. In June, it can already be hot. In April, it can be a bit cold, especially in the first half of the month, and at night, also in the second half of the month, when the days are generally pleasant.

September, too, is a good month, but it can still be hot at the beginning, while during the month, the first rains can occur. In October, the air is often mild, but the days are getting shorter, the rains are more frequent, and it can get a bit cold at night.

Those who can stand the heat can choose July and August, but they must be prepared to stroll around the city in very hot weather.

The temperature range between day and night is often high, so it is useful to dress in layers and to bring something warm: even in midsummer, you may want a sweatshirt for the evening (or maybe late at night, when the city is still alive).

Also, in the summer it is useful to bring a sun hat and … to drink a lot.

Madrid – Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

(January – February – March – April – May – June – July – August – September – October – November – December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Madrid is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.3 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 1. 9 °C (35.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (62.5 °F). However, it reached 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

In February, the weather in Madrid is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 2.5 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7 °C (19. 4 °F) in February 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 23 °C (73.4 °F) in February 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

In March, the weather in Madrid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74. 5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in March 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

In April, the weather in Madrid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F) and a maximum of 19 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in April 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

In May, the weather in Madrid is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.4 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in May 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

In June, the weather in Madrid is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

In July, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Madrid is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 40.2 °C (104.4 °F) in July 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 33%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

In August, the weather in Madrid is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

In September, the weather in Madrid is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.4 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.9 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in September 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

In October, the weather in Madrid is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in October 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

In November, the weather in Madrid is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.0 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 14.6 °C (58. 3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in November 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

In December, the weather in Madrid is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.0 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) and a maximum of 11.4 °C (52.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17. 6 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (62 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in December 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

Madrid Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Spain)

In Madrid, the summers are short, hot, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 33°F to 92°F and is rarely below 23°F or above 99°F. Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit Madrid for hot-weather activities is from late June to late August. coldcoolwarmhotwarmcoolcoldJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecNowNow88%88%48%48%clearovercastprecipitation: 1.9 inprecipitation: 1.9 in0.2 in0.2 inmuggy: 0%muggy: 0%0%0%drydrybeach/pool score: 8.6beach/pool score: 8.60.00.0 Madrid weather by month. Click on each chart for more information. The hot season lasts for 2.9 months, from June 15 to September 10, with an average daily high temperature above 83°F. The hottest month of the year in Madrid is July, with an average high of 91°F and low of 63°F. The cool season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 14 to March 5, with an average daily high temperature below 58°F. The coldest month of the year in Madrid is January, with an average low of 33°F and high of 51°F. Average High and Low Temperature in Madrid Average High and Low Temperature in MadridhotcoolcoolJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°F0°F10°F10°F20°F20°F30°F30°F40°F40°F50°F50°F60°F60°F70°F70°F80°F80°F90°F90°F100°F100°FJan 1550°FJan 1550°FJul 2392°FJul 2392°F33°F33°F64°F64°FJun 1583°FJun 1583°FSep 1083°FSep 1083°FNov 1458°FNov 1458°FMar 558°FMar 558°F57°F57°F58°F58°F40°F40°F36°F36°FNowNow The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures. Average Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec High 51°F 54°F 61°F 65°F 73°F 84°F 91°F 90°F 81°F 69°F 58°F 51°F Temp. 41°F 44°F 50°F 54°F 61°F 72°F 78°F 77°F 69°F 58°F 48°F 42°F Low 33°F 34°F 39°F 43°F 50°F 58°F 63°F 63°F 56°F 48°F 40°F 34°F The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the entire year of hourly average temperatures. The horizontal axis is the day of the year, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day. Average Hourly Temperature in Madrid Average Hourly Temperature in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortablecomfortablewarmwarmhotvery cold frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight. © Esri, et al. Compare Madrid to another city: Map In Madrid, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the year. The clearer part of the year in Madrid begins around June 11 and lasts for 3.0 months, ending around September 12. The clearest month of the year in Madrid is July, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 86% of the time. The cloudier part of the year begins around September 12 and lasts for 9.0 months, ending around June 11. The cloudiest month of the year in Madrid is December, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 51% of the time. Cloud Cover Categories in Madrid Cloud Cover Categories in MadridclearercloudiercloudierJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%Jul 2188%Jul 2188%Dec 1648%Dec 1648%Jun 1168%Jun 1168%Sep 1269%Sep 1269%NowNowclearmostly clearpartly cloudymostly cloudyovercast 0% clear 20% mostly clear 40% partly cloudy 60% mostly cloudy 80% overcast 100% The percentage of time spent in each cloud cover band, categorized by the percentage of the sky covered by clouds. Fraction Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Cloudier 48% 44% 44% 42% 39% 28% 14% 20% 34% 46% 49% 51% Clearer 52% 56% 56% 58% 61% 72% 86% 80% 66% 54% 51% 49% A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. The chance of wet days in Madrid varies throughout the year. The wetter season lasts 8.4 months, from October 1 to June 14, with a greater than 14% chance of a given day being a wet day. The month with the most wet days in Madrid is May, with an average of 6. 6 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. The drier season lasts 3.6 months, from June 14 to October 1. The month with the fewest wet days in Madrid is July, with an average of 1.8 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation. Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone, snow alone, or a mixture of the two. The month with the most days of rain alone in Madrid is May, with an average of 6.6 days. Based on this categorization, the most common form of precipitation throughout the year is rain alone, with a peak probability of 23% on April 29. Daily Chance of Precipitation in Madrid Daily Chance of Precipitation in MadridwetwetdryJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%Apr 2923%Apr 2923%Jul 194%Jul 194%Jan 119%Jan 119%Oct 114%Oct 114%Jun 1414%Jun 1414%NowNowrain The percentage of days in which various types of precipitation are observed, excluding trace quantities: rain alone, snow alone, and mixed (both rain and snow fell in the same day). Days of Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rain 4.9d 4.2d 4.5d 6.2d 6.6d 3.9d 1.8d 2.0d 3.2d 6.0d 5.9d 5.2d Mixed 0.1d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d Any 5.2d 4.4d 4.6d 6.2d 6.6d 3.9d 1.8d 2.0d 3.2d 6.0d 5.9d 5.4d To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day of the year. Madrid experiences some seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. The rainy period of the year lasts for 9.9 months, from September 4 to July 2, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 0.5 inches. The month with the most rain in Madrid is October, with an average rainfall of 1.8 inches. The rainless period of the year lasts for 2.1 months, from July 2 to September 4. The month with the least rain in Madrid is July, with an average rainfall of 0.3 inches. Average Monthly Rainfall in Madrid Average Monthly Rainfall in MadridrainrainJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 in0 in1 in1 in2 in2 in3 in3 in4 in4 inOct 271.9 inOct 271.9 inJul 310.2 inJul 310.2 inMay 81.4 inMay 81.4 inMar 50.8 inMar 50.8 inSep 40.5 inSep 40.5 inJul 20.5 inJul 20.5 inNowNow The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average snowfall. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rainfall 1.0″ 0.9″ 0.8″ 1.3″ 1.3″ 0.8″ 0.3″ 0.3″ 0.7″ 1.8″ 1.6″ 1.2″ The length of the day in Madrid varies significantly over the course of the year. In 2022, the shortest day is December 21, with 9 hours, 17 minutes of daylight; the longest day is June 21, with 15 hours, 4 minutes of daylight. Hours of Daylight and Twilight in Madrid Hours of Daylight and Twilight in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 hr24 hr4 hr20 hr8 hr16 hr12 hr12 hr16 hr8 hr20 hr4 hr24 hr0 hr12 hr, 8 minMar 2012 hr, 8 minMar 2015 hr, 4 minJun 2115 hr, 4 minJun 2112 hr, 10 minSep 2312 hr, 10 minSep 239 hr, 17 minDec 219 hr, 17 minDec 21nightnightdayNowNow The number of hours during which the Sun is visible (black line). From bottom (most yellow) to top (most gray), the color bands indicate: full daylight, twilight (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and full night. Hours of Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Daylight 9.7h 10.7h 12.0h 13.3h 14.5h 15.0h 14.7h 13.7h 12.4h 11.1h 9.9h 9.3h The earliest sunrise is at 6:44 AM on June 14, and the latest sunrise is 1 hour, 57 minutes later at 8:40 AM on October 29. The earliest sunset is at 5:48 PM on December 7, and the latest sunset is 4 hours, 1 minute later at 9:49 PM on June 27. Daylight saving time (DST) is observed in Madrid during 2022, starting in the spring on March 27, lasting 7. 1 months, and ending in the fall on October 30. Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight and Daylight Saving Time in Madrid Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight and Daylight Saving Time in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec2 AM4 AM6 AM8 AM10 AM12 PM2 PM4 PM6 PM8 PM10 PM12 AM2 AMJun 146:44 AMJun 146:44 AM9:49 PMJun 279:49 PMJun 27Dec 75:48 PMDec 75:48 PM8:40 AMOct 298:40 AMOct 29Mar 27DSTMar 27DSTDSTOct 30DSTOct 30daynightnightnightnightSolarMidnightSolarMidnightSolarNoonSunriseSunsetNowNow The solar day over the course of the year 2022. From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray. The transitions to and from daylight saving time are indicated by the ‘DST’ labels. The figure below presents a compact representation of the sun’s elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon) and azimuth (its compass bearing) for every hour of every day in the reporting period. The horizontal axis is the day of the year and the vertical axis is the hour of the day. For a given day and hour of that day, the background color indicates the azimuth of the sun at that moment. The black isolines are contours of constant solar elevation. Solar Elevation and Azimuth in Madrid Solar Elevation and Azimuth in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM2 AM2 AM4 AM4 AM6 AM6 AM8 AM8 AM10 AM10 AM12 PM12 PM2 PM2 PM4 PM4 PM6 PM6 PM8 PM8 PM10 PM10 PM12 AM12 AM0000101010202020303030304040505060607000010101010202020303040405050602673NowNow northeastsouthwest Solar elevation and azimuth over the course of the year 2022. The black lines are lines of constant solar elevation (the angle of the sun above the horizon, in degrees). The background color fills indicate the azimuth (the compass bearing) of the sun. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries of the cardinal compass points indicate the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest). The figure below presents a compact representation of key lunar data for 2022. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the colored areas indicate when the moon is above the horizon. The vertical gray bars (new Moons) and blue bars (full Moons) indicate key Moon phases. Moon Rise, Set & Phases in Madrid Moon Rise, Set & Phases in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMJan 2Jan 2Jan 18Jan 18Feb 1Feb 1Feb 16Feb 16Mar 2Mar 2Mar 18Mar 18Apr 1Apr 1Apr 16Apr 16Apr 30Apr 30May 16May 16May 30May 30Jun 14Jun 14Jun 29Jun 29Jul 13Jul 13Jul 28Jul 28Aug 12Aug 12Aug 27Aug 27Sep 10Sep 10Sep 25Sep 25Oct 9Oct 9Oct 25Oct 25Nov 8Nov 8Nov 23Nov 23Dec 8Dec 8Dec 23Dec 23 The time in which the moon is above the horizon (light blue area), with new moons (dark gray lines) and full moons (blue lines) indicated. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight. We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night. The perceived humidity level in Madrid, as measured by the percentage of time in which the humidity comfort level is muggy, oppressive, or miserable, does not vary significantly over the course of the year, remaining a virtually constant 0% throughout. Humidity Comfort Levels in Madrid Humidity Comfort Levels in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%Feb 30%Feb 30%Jul 260%Jul 260%NowNowdrydryhumidhumid dry 55°F comfortable 60°F humid 65°F muggy 70°F oppressive 75°F miserable The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Muggy days 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.1d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d 0.0d This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages. The average hourly wind speed in Madrid experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windier part of the year lasts for 3.4 months, from January 27 to May 7, with average wind speeds of more than 7. 9 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Madrid is April, with an average hourly wind speed of 8.4 miles per hour. The calmer time of year lasts for 8.6 months, from May 7 to January 27. The calmest month of the year in Madrid is September, with an average hourly wind speed of 7.2 miles per hour. Average Wind Speed in Madrid Average Wind Speed in MadridwindyJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 mph0 mph3 mph3 mph5 mph5 mph6 mph6 mph8 mph8 mph20 mph20 mph22 mph22 mph24 mph24 mphApr 58.7 mphApr 58.7 mphSep 167.1 mphSep 167.1 mphJan 277.9 mphJan 277.9 mphNowNow The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Wind Speed (mph) 7. 7 8.2 8.3 8.4 7.7 7.4 7.5 7.3 7.2 7.6 7.8 7.7 The predominant average hourly wind direction in Madrid varies throughout the year. The wind is most often from the west for 2.0 weeks, from April 4 to April 18 and for 6.2 months, from April 26 to October 31, with a peak percentage of 33% on August 4. The wind is most often from the north for 1.1 weeks, from April 18 to April 26 and for 5.1 months, from October 31 to April 4, with a peak percentage of 32% on April 21. Wind Direction in Madrid Wind Direction in MadridNWWNJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%NowNowwestnorthsoutheast northeastsouthwest The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1. 0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest). To characterize how pleasant the weather is in Madrid throughout the year, we compute two travel scores. The tourism score favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F. Based on this score, the best time of year to visit Madrid for general outdoor tourist activities is from late May to early October, with a peak score in the second week of September. Tourism Score in Madrid Tourism Score in Madridbest timeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810107.57.50.50.57.27.26.76.7NowNowprecipitationprecipitationcloudscloudstemperaturetemperaturetourism score The tourism score (filled area), and its constituents: the temperature score (red line), the cloud cover score (blue line), and the precipitation score (green line). The beach/pool score favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 75°F and 90°F. Based on this score, the best time of year to visit Madrid for hot-weather activities is from late June to late August, with a peak score in the last week of July. Beach/Pool Score in Madrid Beach/Pool Score in Madridbest timeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810108.68.60.00.0NowNowprecipitationprecipitationcloudscloudstemperaturetemperaturebeach/pool score The beach/pool score (filled area), and its constituents: the temperature score (red line), the cloud cover score (blue line), and the precipitation score (green line). Methodology For each hour between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM of each day in the analysis period (1980 to 2016), independent scores are computed for perceived temperature, cloud cover, and total precipitation. Those scores are combined into a single hourly composite score, which is then aggregated into days, averaged over all the years in the analysis period, and smoothed. Our cloud cover score is 10 for fully clear skies, falling linearly to 9 for mostly clear skies, and to 1 for fully overcast skies. Our precipitation score, which is based on the three-hour precipitation centered on the hour in question, is 10 for no precipitation, falling linearly to 9 for trace precipitation, and to 0 for 0.04 inches of precipitation or more. Our tourism temperature score is 0 for perceived temperatures below 50°F, rising linearly to 9 for 65°F, to 10 for 75°F, falling linearly to 9 for 80°F, and to 1 for 90°F or hotter. Our beach/pool temperature score is 0 for perceived temperatures below 65°F, rising linearly to 9 for 75°F, to 10 for 82°F, falling linearly to 9 for 90°F, and to 1 for 100°F or hotter. Definitions of the growing season vary throughout the world, but for the purposes of this report, we define it as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere). The growing season in Madrid typically lasts for 7.6 months (232 days), from around March 28 to around November 15, rarely starting before February 27 or after April 22, and rarely ending before October 27 or after December 7. Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in Madrid Time Spent in Various Temperature Bands and the Growing Season in Madridgrowing seasonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%50%Mar 2850%Mar 2850%Nov 1550%Nov 1590%Apr 2290%Apr 2290%Oct 2790%Oct 2710%Feb 2710%Feb 2710%Dec 710%Dec 70%Jan 200%Jan 20Aug 1100%Aug 1100%NowNowvery coldcoldcoolcomfortablewarmhot frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering The percentage of time spent in various temperature bands. The black line is the percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season. Growing degree days are a measure of yearly heat accumulation used to predict plant and animal development, and defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature, discarding any excess above a maximum temperature. In this report, we use a base of 50°F and a cap of 86°F. Based on growing degree days alone, the first spring blooms in Madrid should appear around March 12, only rarely appearing before March 1 or after March 30. Growing Degree Days in Madrid Growing Degree Days in MadridJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°F0°F500°F500°F1,000°F1,000°F1,500°F1,500°F2,000°F2,000°F2,500°F2,500°F3,000°F3,000°F3,500°F3,500°F4,000°F4,000°FMar 1288°FMar 1288°FJun 10900°FJun 10900°FJul 181,800°FJul 181,800°FDec 313,910°FDec 313,910°FNowNow The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of the year, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. This section discusses the total daily incident shortwave solar energy reaching the surface of the ground over a wide area, taking full account of seasonal variations in the length of the day, the elevation of the Sun above the horizon, and absorption by clouds and other atmospheric constituents. Shortwave radiation includes visible light and ultraviolet radiation. The average daily incident shortwave solar energy experiences extreme seasonal variation over the course of the year. The brighter period of the year lasts for 3.2 months, from May 13 to August 21, with an average daily incident shortwave energy per square meter above 7.0 kWh. The brightest month of the year in Madrid is July, with an average of 8.1 kWh. The darker period of the year lasts for 3.5 months, from October 28 to February 13, with an average daily incident shortwave energy per square meter below 3. 2 kWh. The darkest month of the year in Madrid is December, with an average of 2.0 kWh. Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in Madrid Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in MadridbrightdarkdarkJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 kWh0 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh8 kWh8 kWh9 kWh9 kWh20 kWh20 kWhJul 68.3 kWhJul 68.3 kWhDec 202.0 kWhDec 202.0 kWhMay 137.0 kWhMay 137.0 kWhAug 217.0 kWhAug 217.0 kWhOct 283.2 kWhOct 283.2 kWhFeb 133.2 kWhFeb 133.2 kWhNowNow The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter (orange line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Solar Energy (kWh) 2.3 3. 4 4.8 6.1 7.1 8.0 8.1 7.2 5.6 3.8 2.5 2.0 For the purposes of this report, the geographical coordinates of Madrid are 40.417 deg latitude, -3.703 deg longitude, and 2,182 ft elevation. The topography within 2 miles of Madrid contains only modest variations in elevation, with a maximum elevation change of 472 feet and an average elevation above sea level of 2,114 feet. Within 10 miles contains only modest variations in elevation (781 feet). Within 50 miles contains significant variations in elevation (6,617 feet). The area within 2 miles of Madrid is covered by artificial surfaces (100%), within 10 miles by artificial surfaces (61%) and cropland (19%), and within 50 miles by cropland (50%) and trees (19%). This report illustrates the typical weather in Madrid, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016. Temperature and Dew Point There are 3 weather stations near enough to contribute to our estimation of the temperature and dew point in Madrid. For each station, the records are corrected for the elevation difference between that station and Madrid according to the International Standard Atmosphere , and by the relative change present in the MERRA-2 satellite-era reanalysis between the two locations. The estimated value at Madrid is computed as the weighted average of the individual contributions from each station, with weights proportional to the inverse of the distance between Madrid and a given station. The stations contributing to this reconstruction are: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD, 95%, 9 mi, northeast, -184 ft elevation change) Salamanca Airport (LESA, 2. 7%, 101 mi, west, 413 ft elevation change) Valladolid Airport (LEVD, 2.5%, 107 mi, northwest, 591 ft elevation change) LEMD, 95%9 mi, -184 ftLESA, 3%101 mi, 413 ftLEVD, 3%107 mi, 591 ft © Esri, et al. To get a sense of how much these sources agree with each other, you can view a comparison of Madrid and the stations that contribute to our estimates of its temperature history and climate. Please note that each source’s contribution is adjusted for elevation and the relative change present in the MERRA-2 data. Other Data All data relating to the Sun’s position (e.g., sunrise and sunset) are computed using astronomical formulas from the book, Astronomical Algorithms 2nd Edition , by Jean Meeus. All other weather data, including cloud cover, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and solar flux, come from NASA’s MERRA-2 Modern-Era Retrospective Analysis . This reanalysis combines a variety of wide-area measurements in a state-of-the-art global meteorological model to reconstruct the hourly history of weather throughout the world on a 50-kilometer grid. Land Use data comes from the Global Land Cover SHARE database , published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Elevation data comes from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) , published by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Names, locations, and time zones of places and some airports come from the GeoNames Geographical Database . Time zones for airports and weather stations are provided by AskGeo.com . Maps are © Esri, with data from National Geographic, Esri, DeLorme, NAVTEQ, UNEP-WCMC, USGS, NASA, ESA, METI, NRCAN, GEBCO, NOAA, and iPC. Disclaimer The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data is prone to errors, outages, and other defects. We assume no responsibility for any decisions made on the basis of the content presented on this site. We draw particular cautious attention to our reliance on the MERRA-2 model-based reconstructions for a number of important data series. While having the tremendous advantages of temporal and spatial completeness, these reconstructions: (1) are based on computer models that may have model-based errors, (2) are coarsely sampled on a 50 km grid and are therefore unable to reconstruct the local variations of many microclimates, and (3) have particular difficulty with the weather in some coastal areas, especially small islands. We further caution that our travel scores are only as good as the data that underpin them, that weather conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable, and that the definition of the scores reflects a particular set of preferences that may not agree with those of any particular reader. Please review our full terms contained on our Terms of Service page.

Madrid Provincia de Madrid, Madrid, Spain © Esri, et al.

Spain in May: Travel Tips, Weather & More

Weather

In most areas of Spain, May means the sun is now officially the rule rather than the exception. This is particularly true in Barcelona, which enjoys delicious averages of 68°F (20°C). You’ll also find pleasant weather in the islands and other coastal resort areas. Average high temperatures in Mallorca (72°F/22°C), Canary Islands (74°F/23°), Ibiza (72°F/22°C), and Marbella (76°F/24°C) can indeed be high, but often they hover in the high 60s (Fahrenheit). 

For those arriving and spending time in Madrid, highs are a pleasant 72°F (22°C), with lows occasionally dipping below 50°F (10°C) at night. Spain’s northern Atlantic coast and Basque Country is a bit chillier, with highs around 66°F (18°F) and lows in the low 50s (Fahrenheit). Regardless of where you visit in Spain, though, May is a good month to start enjoying some fun in the sun. 

Crowds & Costs

May is the last month to take advantage of lower airfares before the summer prices kick into high gear. Discounts on hotels in the more popular destinations like Barcelona and Madrid will be negligible due to the pleasant weather and the proximity of May to summer. For the reasons stated above, visitors will be starting to arrive in places like Barcelona and Madrid, but the crowds won’t be as thick as you can count on in June to August. 

Where to Go

May is a great month to visit Madrid because it’s right before the time when summer heatwaves make a visit to the capital an endurance test rather than a pleasant vacation. Take advantage of the more moderate weather and plan some outdoor activities, be it a walking/cycling/segway tour of the city, visiting the Prado Museum, strolling the famous El Retiro Park, a “secret” foodie tour of local markets/tapas bars, or perhaps a day trip to the rock formations at Cuenca and the Enchanted City.

Also, if you’re in Madrid during the middle of the month, be sure to attend the Festival of San Isidro (more on this below), which features a dizzying array of events and parties. Aside from that, you can’t go wrong heading for the Mediterranean coast. Everywhere from Barcelona down to Málaga and Cádiz in the Andalusia region will be ripe for fun in the sun due to the pleasant weather. 

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May might be the month of most controversy, as mid-May officially kicks off bullfighting season. Whether you view these contests as a cultural touchstone or a relic of barbarism from a bygone age, bullfighting, for the moment, does still exist in this country (although it’s been outlawed in Barcelona). Travelers with an interest in Hemingway’s Spain can attend weekly bullfighting events in Madrid (at the Plaza de Toros) and Andalusia (in the cities of Málaga and Ronda, among others), and Valencia (at the Plaza de Toros).

For a different kind of culture, you could opt for a food tour of the country. Like Italy and France, Spain is a nation that puts a premium on cuisine, and its gastronomy has become the stuff of legend. After enjoying the food in Madrid, you could head to the Mediterranean coast and partake of the tapas culture in the Andalusia region as well as in Barcelona. You should also visit the coastal city of Valencia, which is the birthplace of Spain’s most famous dish, paella. 

Then there’s what many view as the Holy Grail of food destinations in Spain: San Sebastián. This historic city on the northern Atlantic coast is famous for pintxos, which are tapas-like small plates and single bites that you can find in various bars and cafés here. Walk into any of these eateries in San Sebastián’s historic center and simply point at the morsels that strike your fancy, and you’ll be living the gastronomic dream in no time. 

Events in May

Festival of San Isidro, Madrid. The 15 of May kicks off this raucous festival celebrating the patron saint of the city of Madrid. Over a week of festivities, local Madrileños don traditional garb and dance the chotis, a 19th-century hybrid ballroom dance popularized in Madrid. Needless to say, there’s copious drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking. 

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Best of Barcelona & Ibiza – 8 Days. This eight-day itinerary is an ideal Mediterranean holiday that takes advantage of May’s pleasant weather. Kick off the trip in Barcelona and then jet off to Ibiza for five days of white-sand beaches and sparkling seas. 

Highlights of Spain’s Capital & Andalusia – 10 Days. Start in the capital city with a walking tour, then make your way south with a stop in Cordoba, followed by the cultural scene of Seville. Madrid is a great destination if you’re going to be in Spain during the Festival of San Isidro. 

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Spain in November: Travel Tips, Weather & More

Weather

November sees the arrival of late-fall rains and storms. During this month, many places in the nation, including the famously sunny Mediterannean coast, will have more cloudy and wet days. If you’re planning on visiting Basque Country, know that offshore storms often hit the northern Atlantic coast first and hardest. This is also one of the chillier of Spain’s regions during November, as cities like San Sebastián and Bilbao see average highs in the low 60s (Fahrenheit), which dip into the mid-40s at night.

Madrid is a tad cooler than the north, with an average high of 59°F (15°C) and temps dipping into the low 40s at night. Even temperatures in Barcelona and the party-mad island of Ibiza are mostly too chilly for beach fun, as average highs typically only reach the low-to-mid-60s. Your best bet for finding sunbathing and (possibly) swimming weather is in Spain’s southern Andalusia region and the Canary Islands, as temperatures here still peak in the 70s.

Crowds & Costs

Although Spain is never completely tourist-free—it’s too beautiful a country for that prospect to ever become a reality—the crowds will be decidedly thin by November. At the very least, this means you won’t have to contend with masses of people and the most famous sites in the country, be it the museums of Madrid and Barcelona, the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, and the ancient basilicas and grand plazas throughout the country.

The weather might not be ideal in November, but at least you can take advantage of low-season prices. With no major holidays this month (other than All Saints Day; more on that below), you can book cheap flights throughout most of November. You should also be able to score discounts of up to 30% and possibly more on hotels in most of the major cities throughout the country. 

Where to Go

November is perfect to discover Spain’s southern Andalusia region, as the oppressive heat in summer makes walking tours of historic cities like Málaga, Córdoba, and Seville an arduous task. While you could certainly opt for a drive around Marbella and the Costa del Sol, a rainout would ruin that coastal scenery; best to keep any road-tripping plans to the interior of Andalusia. The ancient mountaintop city of Ronda, one of the most evocative places in the country, would be a perfect stop on a November itinerary. 

Really, it’s impossible for any of Spain’s historic cities to be ruined by lousy weather. Even though some days might be rainy and gloomy, Madrid is a solid prospect, despite the cooler temps. The beautiful fall foliage on display in El Retiro Park is reason enough to go, and if rainouts are an unfortunate reality, spend time indoors in Madrid at the Museo de Prado or in Barcelona at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and the Picasso Museum. 

What to Do

If you have your sights set on a beach holiday, then the most optimum location in November is likely the Canary Islands. Tenerife, in particular, enjoys higher temperatures during the day than almost anywhere else in Spain, often peaking in the mid-70s (Fahrenheit). The water may still be chilly, but if you’re determined, you can enjoy a dip in the sea. Plus, many cloudless days will likely yield the perfect weather to go sunbathing. 

One of the best activities in Tenerife that can be enjoyed is whale watching. There are resident pods of pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins in these waters year-round, so November is as good a month to embark on a tour as any. If you’d like to spot migratory sperm whales, head to the southernmost edge of Andalusia and the town of Tarifa, which runs whale-watching boat tours off the coast.

And if you’re in Spain in early November and want to imbibe, head to Andalusia. November marks their annual weeklong celebration of sherry, and it’s quite a party (more on this below). 

Events in November

All Saints Day, nationwide. November 1 is a national holiday to celebrate and honor deceased relatives and friends. Businesses are closed, and many people observe the holiday by placing flowers on the graves of friends and relatives. 

International Sherry Week, Jerez de la Frontera. This annual event usually occurs in early November and is held in Andalusia’s southwestern city of Jerez de la Frontera (where sherry was invented). It’s a fun weeklong celebration featuring sherry tastings, sherry pairing menus, sherry cocktails, and other sherry-themed events. 

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The Best Time To Visit Madrid, Spain

One of Europe’s most vibrant and enticing cities, Madrid rewards travelers with unforgettable experiences at any time of the year. Each season, however, has something unique to offer, whether is glorious festivals, amazing weather, or affordable prices. So, deciding when to go really depends on your budget, and what you want to see and do in the Spanish capital.

To help you plan the trip of your dreams, we’ve created a guide breaking down the best time to visit Madrid according to weather, activities & events, and value for money. Have a look below!

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Weather in Madrid

Madrid has a Mediterranean climate and its high altitude (2,188 ft above sea level) and distance from the moderating effect of the sea, means that temperatures vary from season to season.  

Winters are cold and mostly sunny, but rain, sporadic snowfalls, and frosts can occur between December and February. Summers are hot, dry, and mostly clear, with temperatures peaking at around 32ºC during the warmest month, July.

Madrid, alongside Athens, is the driest capital in Europe, meaning rainfall is limited throughout the year. Precipitation is usually concentrated in the autumn and spring.

Madrid Travel Seasons

Shoulder Season: March-May, September-October

The shoulder season in Madrid corresponds to the Spring (March-May) and Fall (September-October) seasons, respectively. Temperatures are comfortable, reliably hovering around pleasant 20ºC, and there aren’t as many tourists if compared to the bustling summer months. 

Proving balmy weather and fewer crowds, the shoulder season creates the most perfect conditions for those seeking to explore the top attractions in Madrid — from the Royal Palace to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium —  without facing massive lines of tourists.

Peak Season: June-August and Christmas Time

The summer months of June to August are the high season in Madrid. Temperatures can get scorchingly hot, rising as high as 32ºC, making it a challenge to explore the city on foot sometimes. Accommodations and flights are usually pricier at this time of year, which brings a thick inflow of tourists from all around the world. 

During the summertime, many locals are on vacation, meaning that some businesses will be closed. 
However, summer is the most vibrant and colorful season in the city. The Spanish capital only comes alive with a robust lineup of events, tapas bars are buzzing with cheerful people, and the long-lasting daylight hours create the perfect setting for watching the sunset at the best Madrid rooftops.

Travelers who don’t mind the cold weather will benefit from visiting Madrid during the wintertime. Temperatures are cooler and can plummet as low as 3ºC, but they usually hover at around 8ºC.

Low Season: November, January-February

Travelers who don’t mind the cold weather will benefit from visiting Madrid during the wintertime. Temperatures are cooler and can plummet as low as 3ºC, but they usually hover at around 8ºC.

Aside from the crisp weather, this season also brings more affordable rates for flights and accommodation, making it a great option for budget travelers visiting Madrid.

However, during the cheerful holiday season, in mid-December, the city is again crowded and overall prices tend to rise.

So, if you’re seeking to save money while visiting Madrid, the best option would be to travel to the city between January and February.

Best Time To Visit Madrid, Spain

For Pleasant Weather

May to mid-June is a prime time for those seeking to experience pleasant weather while visiting Madrid. During these Spring months, you’ll find pleasant temperatures, which can peak at around 24ºC. 

Aside from mild temperatures, Spring in Madrid also brings sunny and clear days, as well as occasional mountain air and light showers, that create exceptional freshness.

This comfortable climate design a glorious setting for exploring the city on foot, and enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities such as visiting Madrid’s lush urban parks like El Retiro and Parque del Oeste.

Fall is a great alternative to Spring. The weather is crisp, the crowds are light, and the golden foliage is a treat to sore eyes!

For Lowest Prices & Fewer Crowds

The low season months of November, January, and February are great times for travelers seeking to visit Madrid on a budget. Hotel prices, as well as flight rates, tend to get lower as there are fewer tourists visiting the city before and after Christmas.

January also happens to be the prime shopping season in Madrid. This means that you’ll be able to enjoy not only affordable accommodation prices but possibly score amazing discounts in the city’s world-class stores.

Named rebajas, the sale season for clothing in Madrid normally begins on January 7th and lasts until March and even April. Discounts start at 20%, reaching up to 70%. 

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Truth be told: Madrid is home to a host of top-caliber festivals that keep tourists and locals on their toes all year round. So, from January until December, travelers can enjoy a variety of bustling events that range from typical Spanish celebrations to electrifying music concerts.

Springtime, for instance, is filled with dazzling festivities. In April, there are the famous Semana Santa celebrations (Holy Week), considered one of the best festivals in Spain, May is when Dos de Mayo, takes place to commemorate the day that Spain gained independence.

The summertime also brings an array of dazzling events such as the colorful Madrid’s Pride, one of Europe’s largest, and Noches del Botánico, which features a range of taking place all month long in the Royal Botanical Gardens.

If you’re visiting the Spanish capital during fall or winter, no need to worry about missing Madrid’s vibrant summer festivals — as these colder seasons also spoil travelers with a selection of fabulous events. Spain’s national day, October 12, is commemorated with military processions and street celebrations throughout the entire city, while the holiday season brings a variety of Christmas Markets to Madrid!

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Madrid, Spain – April Weather

What’s the Weather Like in Madrid in April

Rain and Average Sunshine Hours

April in Madrid can be summed up in one word rainy! Having said that, provided you bring your umbrella, you can easily explore the city to your heart’s content. It’s not all bad news however, because despite the fact that you can expect an average of 50mm of rain throughout April, around 10 days, there are also 7 hours of sunshine per day to enjoy, which makes Madrid a great destination during this month of the year.

Temperature

Temperature-wise, you can expect an average of 11°C, with an average high of a very warm 17°C, and a low of 5°C during the evenings, making an evening walk very comfortable indeed. Clothing-wise, bring light layers but make sure to wrap up warm during the evenings to ward off the cold. 

Madrid Hotels in April

Barcelo Emperatriz Hotel

Located in the upmarket Salamanca neighbourhood, Barcelo Emperatriz Hotel easily stands as one of the most lavish boutique accommodations in the city and is ideal for visitors who don’t want to spare any luxuries or comforts when they visit Madrid. Featuring striking modern artwork throughout, the hotel’s 146 rooms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, offering balconies and luxury bathrooms. Guests can dine at the gourmet Mutis Restaurant, while breakfast is served daily until 11am. There’s also an onsite bar, room service, laundry and fitness facilities.

Hotel Silken Puerta America

Another luxury accommodation you’ll want to consider is the Hotel Silken Puerta America. An easy walk from Cartagena Metro station, the hotel is striking throughout and there’s a big emphasis on modern architecture and design; the rooms and suites reflect this. All rooms offer WiFi, TVs and city views; suites add lounge areas. The hotel is home to two modern restaurants, a bar, fitness centre, a lounge bar with a retractable roof and live music.

Hotel Praktik Madrid

Situated opposite the Gran Via Metro station, Hotel Praktik Madrid promises affordable, comfortable accommodation in the centre of town. Featuring shabby chic decorations and furniture throughout, the hotel comprises a range of rooms and suites, some of which have balconies with city views. Amenities are many and include a business centre for conferences, a chilled rooftop terrace area, along with a cosy fireplace lounge which is ideal for winter afternoons.

Bars and Restaurants

La Libre

Halfway between a cafe and bookshop, La Libre is a Lavapies hangout spot that makes a great place to start the day over a filling breakfast or stop by for a light snack and a cup of coffee. Very much a neighbourhood cafe, you can be assured a warm welcome at La Libre. They also run a number of workshops and cultural presentations throughout the year.

La Musa Latina

For dependable tapas, head to La Musa Latina. Situated on a side street off the Calle de Segovia, the culinary offerings at this place are many and include traditional Spanish tapas with modern fusions and unique ingredients. Open throughout the day, you’re welcome to dine here for breakfast or head here later in the day to chill out with a cocktail in the lounge bar. Its popularity with locals attests to its reputation as a fine Madrid establishment.

Moulin Chocolat 

Visit Moulin Chocolat to indulge your sweet tooth, where you’ll be blown away by the array of sweet treats, from cakes and pastries to chocolates and ice cream. Situated along the busy Calle Alcala, the macarons here come particularly recommended and are reputed to be some of the best in Madrid.

Gin Club

If gin’s your drink of choice, head to Gin Club in Chueca, which is earning a reputation for being one of the city’s hippest new bars. Located inside the El Mercado de la Reina, this subdued evening haunt exudes a sophisticated atmosphere and makes an unbeatable place to catch up with friends over a tasty alcoholic concoction.

Things to do in Madrid in April

El Rastro

It’s no secret that Madrid is a shopper’s paradise and you’ll find whatever you’re in search of here, from high-street fashion, to antiques, luxury goods and much more. The city is home to many charming flea markets, the largest and most enduring being El Rastro, which is held every Sunday during the year between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de la Toledo. A great wealth of products can be bought here, both second-hand and new. Keep a sharp eye on your belongings, as pickpockets are known to frequent the area, and enjoy the atmosphere of this buzzing and eclectic market.

Temple of Debod

Dating back to the 2nd century BC, the Temple of Debod is certainly one of Madrid’s more unusual monuments and was donated to the city in the 1970s by the Egyptian government to protect it from flooding and natural disasters. Having lived a long and varied history, the temple was built in honour of the god Amum and the goddess Isis, and was subsequently closed off from the 6th century onwards with the advent of Christianity in the region. Nowadays it’s been restored to its former glory and every effort has been made to preserve the structure. A maximum of 30 people can be admitted inside at any one time, for a length of 30 minutes tops.

Fuente de Cibeles

Nestled in the centre of the city, Cibeles Square is one of Madrid’s most impressive public places and is a must-visit for architecture aficionados. Punctuated by the elaborate Fuente de Cibeles (Cybeles Fountain), the square is surrounded by the Buenavista Palace, the Casa de America and Palace of Communications. The fountain isn’t purely ornamental, however; it originally provided water for the people of Madrid through two standpipes, one of which would supply water to houses and the other to people.

Gran Via

Another Madrid thoroughfare that can’t be avoided and deserves a visit alone owing to its architectural grandeur is the Gran Via. Home to many of the city’s shops and businesses, this sweeping boulevard forms the backbone of the city and is due to be pedestrianised this year (2018). Widely considered to be one of the greatest urban planning projects of the city, whole neighbourhoods were bulldozed to make way for this elegant boulevard.

Segovia

A short train journey from Madrid, Segovia is the perfect option for a day trip if you’re looking to savour some history and culture away from the hubbub of the Spanish capital. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the town’s singular most impressive sight is the 166-arch aqueduct that lords over the surrounding area, paying homage to the legacy of the Roman Empire in Spain.

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What is characteristic of the April weather in Madrid

Is April in the yard? If you have long dreamed of visiting the Spanish capital, then this is the right time. The weather in Madrid in April, although slightly rainy, is very favorable for visiting the city. In summer it becomes unbearably hot and dry here, but in spring – grace! In this article you will find brief information about air temperature, cloudiness, precipitation and other characteristic phenomena for April weather in Madrid.

The average air temperature during April is 14 degrees during the day and 12 at night. It is difficult to find any regularity in the rise or fall of temperature here, the April weather in Madrid is somewhat unstable. During the day, the air temperature ranges from 8 to 21 degrees, and at night from 7 to 19 degrees. There are frequent cases when the air temperature during the day is equal to the night temperature or the difference between them is 1-2 degrees. Agree, this weather is perfect for walking around the city of palaces and parks. When everything around is full of riot of colors and high spirits of spring, any trip becomes unforgettable.

Do you want warmth and comfort? Then it is worth waiting for the end of spring – in May the weather in Madrid enters the “take-off” summer line.

When April knocks on the window…

… then it often rains in Madrid. Although the sun shines for 5 hours longer than in March, but the amount of precipitation in April increases. For a month it can rain up to 10 times, sometimes whole boats can go. Thunderstorms are possible 1-2 times a month. There are practically no clear days, mostly cloudy or partly cloudy. When it rains it is not overcast, so the mood does not fall from the weather. A wonderful combination of cheerful spring rain, sunshine and warm temperatures encourages walks and new experiences. In April, the Spaniards celebrate a large number of Christian holidays, including Holy Week and Easter. Also a famous event in April is the Madrid runners’ marathon. As a rule, there are at least 120 thousand participants in the race, and more than a million onlookers who came to support their idols. And the weather in Madrid in April is just right for a mobile pastime. With the right approach, visiting the capital of Spain at this time will not leave an unpleasant aftertaste: do not forget to put warm clothes in your travel bag – Madrid April is unpredictable!

Finally

After analyzing all of the above, your desire to spend April in Madrid will surely not disappear, and if it was not there, then it will certainly appear! Puerta del Sol with a “zero” kilometer, the main square of the city Plaza Mayor, the fountain of Cybele, the royal palace, the cathedral and many other architectural monuments and museums – you can see all this with your own eyes. In addition, you do not have to suffer from unbearable heat and dry summer air. On the contrary, the weather in Madrid in April is moderately humid and quite warm. Below is a table containing data on air temperature during the day and at night in Madrid during April.

Holidays in Spain – weather, attractions, beaches

Spain has been one of the most popular tourist destinations for many years. This situation is fully justified: a variety of excursions to interesting places, a high level of service in hotels, unique nature, warm sea and clean beaches undoubtedly attract travelers from all over the world. In 2011 alone, more than 600,000 Russian tourists visited this country. Currently, a process is underway to facilitate obtaining a visa, and in addition, the number of flights to the shores of sunny Spain is constantly increasing.

How to get to Spain

Transaero, Aeroflot and Iberia operate regular flights from Moscow to Madrid and Barcelona. You can also fly to Barcelona with Vueling and S7 flights. Many charters fly to Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Tenerife. Between August and September you can get a direct flight to Ibiza.

From Kazakhstan you can fly to Spain by air carriers: Turkish Airlines, Aeroflot, Lufthansa with connections in Moscow, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Amsterdam. The flight time, taking into account all connections, is 8 hours to Madrid, 7 hours to Barcelona. Ukraine International Airlines fly to Madrid and Barcelona from Kyiv. You can get to Spain from Minsk only with connections in Europe.

Customs

It is forbidden to bring drugs, some types of medicines, weapons, ammunition and explosives into the country. Import of currency is unlimited. Amounts over 10 thousand euros are subject to mandatory declaration. It is allowed to export from the country previously imported currency in the amount specified during the declaration. In Spain, you can import duty-free: food and household items within reasonable limits for personal use, one liter of spirits, 2 liters of wine, 200 cigarettes. Photo equipment, video cameras, radio equipment are subject to mandatory declaration at customs. The import of film equipment must be authorized by the consular section of the Spanish Embassy. It is forbidden to export antiques, items of historical value, weapons from the country without special permission.

Hotels in Spain

Each region of Spain sets its own classification rules for hotels located in its territory. Resort hotels are most often located in small towns, next to many restaurants, discos, bars and shops. They usually do not have their own beach. The use of swimming pools and sun loungers in such hotels is completely free. Many hotels do not have animators, and children’s clubs are open only in summer. Indoor swimming pools, on the contrary, are closed to vacationers during the summer season. Tourists often prefer 2 * -3 * hotels located in the city center, because they come there only to spend the night, and spend the rest of their time on sightseeing trips. Hotels in ski resorts of the highest level. The choice of hotel depends on the region you decide to go to. For youth recreation, for example, Surf Mar 4 * and Santa Rosa 3 * are suitable. For family holidays – Palas Pineda in Costa Dorada, Bitacora 4 * in Tenerife. Hotels in Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Valencia are suitable for an individual holiday.

Attractions and activities

The capital of Spain is Madrid, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Tourists should definitely visit this beautiful city, which has a colossal architectural and cultural heritage. Here, the culture of the Middle Ages and modernity are intertwined, and huge business centers border on ancient castles. Madrid has its own original architecture that you will not find anywhere else in the world. The Prado Museum (Museo del Prado), which is located in an 18th-century building erected by architect Juan de Villanueva, is considered to be the hallmark of the city. In the museum you can see a collection of world-famous masterpieces of such geniuses as Goya, Velasquez, Zurbaran, Ribalt, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Bosch, Lauren, Rubens, Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Dürer. Currently, the museum has 8,600 exhibits open to visitors, located on a huge area.

Tourists wishing to get to know Spanish culture better will be interested in visiting the famous museum – the Reina Sofia Center for the Arts (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia). There are collections of paintings and photographs, cinema and sculpture.

A striking sight of the Spanish capital is the majestic Royal Palace (Palacio de Oriente), erected in 1734 by order of Philip the Fifth. The construction of this monument of history and architecture was led by the best Italian architects. The palace still impresses with its grandeur and luxury. Today it is open for visiting residents and guests of the city.

What would Madrid be without its famous Retiro Park (Real Parque del Buen Retiro)! The park was created in the 17th century for the recreation of the royal family. Currently, it occupies 150 hectares of land, more than 15 thousand trees have been planted in it. In addition, the Retiro Park is a real open-air museum. On its territory are located: the monument of Alfonso the Twelfth, the gardens of Cecilio Rodriguez, the Glass Palace, the only statue in the world dedicated to the devil, created in the 19th century by Ricardo Belver.

Valencia is the third largest city in the country. For some reason, our tourists are not so well known, and in vain! This is an amazingly beautiful city where you can have a good rest and see many sights. For example, visit the City of Arts and Sciences, the Central Market, climb the 50-meter high bell tower of the Miguelete Cathedral and admire the beauties of the city. In Valencia, you can go to a unique zoo – a biopark, which is equipped with the latest equipment that allows you to completely imitate the habitat of different animal species. Here are collected 250 species of living creatures from all continents of the Earth.

Speaking of Spain, one cannot leave aside the most beautiful region of Catalonia. Catalonia is located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, on one side it borders the warm Mediterranean Sea, and on the other, the majestic Pyrenees. In Catalonia there are popular resorts: Costa Dorada, Costa Brava, Costa de Marasme. The cities of this region have many attractions, and the capital of Catalonia, Barcelona, ​​is actually a museum city. Its famous places: Park Güell, created by the famous architect Gaudi, the singing fountains of Montjuic, the Sagrada Familia, the Ramblas, the Picasso Museum.

In the ancient cities of Girona and Tarragona, literally everything is saturated with antiquity. Fragments of the buildings of the conquering Romans have been preserved here: an amphitheater, a coliseum, an aqueduct, a forum.

Art lovers should visit the Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres. The famous artist was born and raised in this city. In the museum you can not only admire his paintings, but also get into a special surreal world created by the genius. The grave of the artist is located in the same building of the museum.

Spain is famous for its tourist routes to holy places. In Barcelona you can visit the monastery of Montserrat, in Zaragoza, the monastery of St. Pilar, in Huesca, the monastic ensemble of Torreciudad. Over 10 million tourists visit these monasteries every year.

Restaurants and local cuisine

Spain has a large number of regional cuisines. New region – new traditions, new dishes. The most famous Spanish dish is paella – pilaf with seafood. In general, seafood in this country is very often used to prepare all kinds of dishes: anchovy pate, octopus salad with zucchini, shrimp romeresco, etc. Initially, paella was called a frying pan in which rice, meat, seafood and vegetables were fried, then the pan began to be called “paella”, and what is cooked in it “paella”. The national dish of the Spaniards is also considered to be jamon – dried pork ham. This dish is over 800 years old. During this time, all possible cooking methods were tried, until the chefs finally found the perfect recipe.

Catalonia is known for its original dishes: escudella soup, alioli garlic and olive oil sauce, monkfish fish soup.

As for alcohol in Spain, it is worth trying white wines “Ampurdan” and “Penedos”, sherry from the south-west of Andalusia, semi-sweet wine “Malvasia”.

When choosing a Spanish restaurant, you need to pay attention to the number of forks on the table (from one to five). They indicate the category of this institution. In restaurants, before ordering, they serve “tapas” – snacks that can be considered quite a satisfying separate meal.

Shopping

Spain is one of the world’s shopping capitals. Here are all the most famous brands of great designers. And in addition to huge shopping centers, there are so-called “shop villages”. Major cities host regular haute couture shows. The best place for shopping is the city of Barcelona. There are a huge number of fashion boutiques, fashion houses, shopping and entertainment centers where you can buy high-quality stylish items at an affordable price. Diagonal Street is a center of pilgrimage for shopaholics from all over the world, it runs through the entire city and consists of almost the same outlets.

If after visiting shopping malls and boutiques you still have space and money for shopping, you can buy Spanish wine, jamón ham, cheeses, souvenirs with the country’s symbols, wooden trinkets, earthenware. In Spain, surprisingly beautiful and expensive lace and skillful silk embroidery are made. It is also worth bringing a bottle of sherry and malvasia from Spain.

Shops are open from 9 am to 8 pm, with a siesta break (from 1 pm to 4 pm). On Saturday, the working day in retail outlets until one in the afternoon, and on Sunday the shops are closed.

Transport

By European standards, Spain is a large country, so it has a well-developed air service between cities. There are airports in all major cities: Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, ​​Granada, Seville, Zaragoza. There are several types of trains in the country. The most comfortable are AVE. They go mainly between the two capitals: Madrid and Barcelona. Passenger trains are called “Expresso”, fast trains “Talgo”. In addition, almost any city and tourist center of the country can be reached by bus. The fare varies depending on the season, time of day, travel distance and even the day of the week.

Buses, electric trains, subways and taxis serve as urban transport. Transport, as in any other country, runs on schedule, the cost of a bus ride and a metro ride is the same.

Spain is a very convenient country in terms of travel. Every major city here is simply obliged to have special “tourist buses”. The route of such a bus basically covers all local attractions and, having paid about 15 euros, you can go around almost the entire city in 2-3 days.

Spain’s roads are in good condition and almost all are free, so renting a car can be a good option for traveling. The rental price ranges from 30 to 80 euros per day. To rent a car, you need to be over 23 years old, have a passport and an international driving license issued at least 2 years ago. Drivers who do not fasten their seat belt while driving can face a very large fine. The speed of movement in the city should not exceed 40 km per hour, outside the city – 100 km per hour, on the highway – 120 km per hour.

If you decide to rent a car, you should not save money and look for small rental offices, otherwise you may be deceived.

The climate of the country

Spain is located in three distinct climatic zones. The southeast coast is influenced by the Mediterranean climate, so there are warm short winters and hot dry summers. The swimming season lasts from early summer to October. The average temperature is 32 degrees.

In the center of the country the climate is sharply continental. Day and night temperatures here can differ by 15 degrees. Winters in this part of the country are cold, summers are dry and hot.

The north of the country is under the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. It has wet, mild winters and moderately warm summers.

The Canarian archipelago has a very stable and warm climate. The average annual temperature here is 20 degrees, the water is warm all year round.

Tourist safety

Before traveling to Spain, it is best to make a photocopy of documents and carry it everywhere with you, and keep your passport in the hotel safe. You should also keep a close eye on your wallet and bag, as “professional” thieves work in the country. It is not necessary to carry all the savings with you throughout the rest. Take only the amount you need, and keep the rest of the money in a safe.

Addresses and telephone numbers.

Embassy of Spain in Russia: Moscow, st. B. Nikitskaya, 50/8. Phone: (495) 690-2993, 690-3054, 916-5400, Fax: (495) 691-9171.

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Madrid: C/Velazquez, 155. Phone/Fax: (91) 562-22-64, 411-08-07.

Consular Section in Madrid: c/Joaquin Costa, 33. Tel/Fax: (91) 411-29-57.

Consulate General in Barcelona: av. Pearson, 34. Phone/fax: (34-93) 280-02-20, 204-02-46, 280-55-41.

Ambulance: 061, Police: 091, rescue service: 122, general information: 095, fire department: 080.

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Holidays in Spain is a sea of ​​colorful experiences, like a bizarre mosaic, where each element contains a part of the country’s richest opportunities.

Many of our fellow citizens prefer to buy sightseeing tours . This is an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the culture and customs of this amazing country, which gave us such great geniuses of world art as Picasso, Salvador Dali, Goya, Cervantes and many others.

No wonder the country received the title of “open-air museum”. Excursion rest is remarkable for its diversity and richness. There are even special museum tours . After all, it is here that the richest Prado Museum with 6,000 paintings and 400 sculptures, the Picasso Museum, the Museum of Abstract Art, the National Art Museum of Catalonia and many others are located.

Sea holidays attracts tourists with its mild climate, clean beaches of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts, high-class hotels, developed infrastructure and a wide range of entertainment for vacationers. Tours to Spain at sea are possible for people with any state of health: there is neither sweltering heat nor frost, but only more than three hundred sunny days a year.

Active recreation is represented by mountain ranges, dozens of national parks and reserves and various water sports. Ski holidays in the mountains, which are available throughout the year, are very popular.

Children’s rest is a real find for any child. Tours for children in Spanish camps can be combined with the study of Spanish or English: a summer vacation at sea with benefits for the school!

Cheerful and carefree vacation created another very important direction of tourism – youth tours famous among teenagers all over the world.

Tours to Spain every year become more affordable for middle-class Belarusians. The country keeps its doors open for everyone who wants to enjoy the unique monuments of architecture and the famous Spanish enthusiasm.

Road

Tours are sold together with an air ticket for a charter from Minsk, but only in the summer season – from early June to mid-September.

Those who prefer winter skiing holidays or excursions in the cool season will have to use scheduled flights.

Unfortunately, there is no direct flight from Belarus. You will have to make a transplant in Germany, Austria or Poland. Accordingly, air tickets must be booked for LOT (LOT Airlines), Lufthansa and Austrian airlines flights. In these airlines, the cheapest flights to Spain are from 200 euros in both directions. Very often, these airlines hold promotions and sales, then you can buy tickets online at unspeakably low rates.

When entering the country in a private car, you must have a registration certificate, an international driver’s license and Green Card insurance

Where to call if anything

Police – 091 (National Police), 092 (Local Police)

Rescue – 122

Ambulance – 061

Fire – 080

Inquiry: 095

may vary by region).

How to call Belarus. Dial 00 375, then the city code (Minsk – 17), then the phone number. You can call from almost anywhere: from telephone booths, from telephones in bars and travel agencies, from telephone booths, from a hotel room (a call is several times more expensive). Calls are cheaper after 22:00.

Alternatively, you can activate roaming to Spain.

Public transport and taxis

Public transport in Spain runs strictly according to the schedule, which you can always get at the “reception” or at the porter.

Subway is the most common mode of transport. The metro operates from 6:30 to 1:30.

Buses . You must enter the bus through the front door, while naming the destination, after which the driver will issue a receipt with the fare (for the farthest distances – no more than 30 euros). The fare for the metro and the bus is the same.

Tourist buses , on which the tourist can move any number of times within 2-3 days. A ticket for such a bus costs 15 euros. Tour bus stops are located near the main attractions of the city.

Trains in Spain run only between major cities. There are also electric trains, which are much cheaper than trains and buses.

Ferries run from Valencia and Barcelona to the Balearic Islands, travel time is about 8 hours, the price is 25-30 euros.

Taxi can be ordered mainly in a hotel or cafe (taxi without passengers do not drive around the street). Payment – strictly according to the counter (approximately within the resort – 3-4 euros).

Air in Spain . Sometimes it is most advantageous to use air travel within the country. Planes fly to almost all major cities: Barcelona, ​​Madrid, Malaga, Granada, Valencia, Alicante, Seville, Bilbao, Zaragoza, etc. The most advantageous offers from the Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling.

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Where to stay

Parador hotels . Such state-owned 4 * hotels “Paradores” exist only here. They are “scattered” in all tourist cities. In translation, “parador” means “inn”, where you can always find an overnight stay. However, in these hotels you can not only spend the night. But also get good nutrition, as well as book excursions.

Hotels in Spain . The peculiarity of the rules of “stardom” of local hotels is that they do not exist. Each region decides for itself which “star” system to develop for its hotels.

Almost all hotels are urban type hotels that do not have their own beaches, located in noisy places with many restaurants, shops and discos.

Sightseeing and excursions are usually organized with accommodation in hotels 2-3 * hotels in the city center, which are a great place to stay: clean, quiet and with continental breakfasts.

Ski tours in Spain, on the contrary, have a huge advantage over excursions: high-class hotels with half-board meals.

Village hotels are located in the vicinity of big cities, they are distinguished by high quality of service and relatively low prices.

Campsites . It is best to come to such places with your own tents, it will cost several times cheaper. The campsites do not have air conditioning, which is almost unimaginable for our tourists during the summer season. The cost is slightly lower than hotels. In a word, camping in Spain is only for true campers who are not afraid of the lack of recreational conditions and high prices.

Apartments are easy to rent. As elsewhere, the cost depends on the season. Out of season, you can rent a 2-room apartment for 300 euros per month, and in season – only a room in such an apartment.

Hostels in Spain are “everywhere”. Prices, of course, are much lower than ordinary hotels, but sometimes the quality leaves much to be desired. This option is most suitable for picky youth.

Early booking of hotels in Spain is very important a few months (sometimes even 7-8) before the start of the summer season. Booking hotels by the sea in advance, you can save up to 50% of the room rate.

National cuisine

The cuisine is based on the following rules: stew in wine, grill, bake with sheep’s cheese, add grated walnuts and sage everywhere.

In Galia, you should try such dishes as “pote”, “caldeiradas”, “pulpo a feira” with boiled octopus, lacun con grelos (pork’s legs with rutabaga leaves), hake a la gallega (fish, stewed in a clay pot).

Basque cuisine is often compared to Georgian cuisine, but, unlike Georgian, Basque cuisine has a large amount of seafood: “pil-pil” (cod in garlic sauce), “marmitako” (potatoes with mackerel), “chouliton de beau » (grilled beef), eel fry.

The north of Spain is famous for its chilindron sauce, made from peppers, onions and tomatoes, which is poured over, for example, ham from Teruel, partridges, lamb cordero, chicken polo el chilindron and much more.

In La Rioja and Navarra, pimientos rellenos (sweet peppers with various fillings), navarro cocifrito (lamb stew with hot spices), asparagus sprouts, young lettuce shoots, cottage cheese and cheese desserts, traditional rolls and fresh fruit are popular in Apple pie order.

Mediterranean cuisine is based on rice, vegetables, herbs, cheese, fish, meat and fruits, richly seasoned with olive oil.

In Catalan cuisine, the most famous are monjete am botifarra (fried pork sausages with white beans), escudella chowder, cuttlefish and olive salad, Catalan partridge, souque de peix (soup from rapa, which is also called monkfish), zarzuela (assorted seafood), paella (pilaf with seafood), rabbit with snails, wild boar roast, mel-and-mato (cottage cheese dessert with honey). Most of the dishes are served with various sauces of unique taste: picada, ali oli, samfaina and sofrito.

The cuisine of Castile and León is based on vegetables: el barco and la bañesa beans, la armunya lentils, fuenesauco peas. In addition, they prepare botillo (a pork dish for which pigs are specially fattened with chestnuts and acorns), game and goat dishes, roast calf, cod and trout dishes, various sausages and many cheeses.

Mussia prepares a special caldero rice.

Pescatos fritos are served in the south of Spain – tiny fried fish that are eaten straight with the bones and head. Also popular are pintxos morunos (prototype of barbecue), habugo (ham from the province of Huelva), gazpacho (cold vegetable soup).

Wines are produced in 57 regions. Wine is something that every visitor should definitely try. The most popular are Vega Sicilia from Valbuena del Duero, from La Mancha – Valdepenas and La Mancha, in Valencia – Utiel Requena, in Murcia – Jumilia, in the Canary Islands – Malvasia , in Aragon – Satepa, in Catalonia – white wines Penedès, Ampurdan, Sangria and Cava champagne, in Jerez de la Frontera (southwest of Andalusia) – Sherry, ” Manzanilla, Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Dulce.

In addition to wines, Spain is proud of its liqueurs. Herbal liqueurs are prepared in Ibis and Galicia, Casalla is prepared in Andalusia, spicy Pacharan is prepared in Cavarra, Absinthe is prepared in the Levant.

In Chinchon (near Madrid) they make aniseed vodka, and in the north of the country, Orujo vodka.

Hazards

Despite the fact that the police are trying to fight crime, street thieves always find loopholes in other people’s pockets. Therefore, be extremely careful, especially in crowds. There are often scammers in tourist centers. Do not respond to requests to exchange money, do not show how much money you have in your wallet (for example, on the street near the food stall), do not allow yourself to be hugged in a friendly way by supposedly friends who suddenly saw you on the street (in a second, such a “friend” will disappear into the crowd with your wallet).

If you decide to travel “savage” and stay in hostels, then keep in mind that you should not rely on the map: hostels may not be indicated there, and signboards with the name of the hostel in cities are sometimes missing or too small. Accordingly, you will have to count on an additional 10-30 Euros for a taxi to travel around the city. Sometimes it is more profitable not to stay in hostels, but to look at the proposed last-minute tours to Spain. It happens that hot tours are much cheaper than a stop in a hostel with the cost of a taxi and food.

Visa

Citizens of the Republic of Belarus need a visa to Spain to travel.

There is no Embassy of Spain in Belarus , so you need to contact Embassy of France in Minsk , which is authorized to consider applications for a short-term visa (to open long-term and work visas, you need to contact Embassy of Spain in Moscow ).

Since a short-term tourist or visitor visa is opened at the French Embassy, ​​the package of documents and all the rules for obtaining it are the same as for obtaining a visa to France.

Personal presence is required to submit documents.

Customs

The import of funds is not limited, more than 10,000 euros must be declared.

It is allowed to import: up to 200 cigarettes or up to 50 cigars, up to 1 liter of spirits (more than 22 degrees), up to 2 liters of wine, up to 500 g of coffee and 100 g of tea, no more than 50 ml of perfume, 250 ml of toilet water, goods for personal use in the amount of not more than 175 euros per person.

It is forbidden to import fresh products without vacuum packaging, meat and dairy products, lard, canned food and chocolates. If found, they will be subject to confiscation and a fine.

When entering the country, the border guard may require proof of sufficient funds at the rate of 62.4 euros per day per person, but not less than 560 euros for the entire duration of the trip. This can be cash, traveler’s checks, cards (with an account statement in English or Spanish, certified by a bank seal, but not statements from the Internet or letters from banks). In addition, they may be required to provide insurance. In the absence of one of the above conditions, the border authorities may not allow entry into the country, regardless of the category of visa held.

Weather forecast

The climate in Spain is considered to be a subtropical Mediterranean type, but in fact it manifests itself only in the southeast of the country (Extremadura and Andalusia). The average monthly temperature (except for mountainous areas) is always above zero. The coldest season is from December to February and the hottest is from June to September.

The weather in depends entirely on the terrain. So, for example, the Mediterranean coast is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, short winters. During the swimming season (from June to October) the sea is warm: already in June the water warms up to 19-21 degrees, in August – about 25 degrees, and in September it cools down to 20-23 degrees.

In the east of the coast (including in Catalonia and Valencia) in winter +5..+15С, in summer +18..+30С, rains in September, October and November (in Catalonia – 75-80 mm per month, Valencia – 60-70 mm). The driest time is from July to August (in Catalonia – 40-45 mm per month, in Valencia – 12-14 mm).

The climate is much warmer on the southeastern and southern coasts of the country (including Extremadura and Andalusia): +8..+17С in winter, +18..+30С in summer. Rainy season: from October to March – up to 100 mm per month, from April to September – up to 30 mm of precipitation, but at the same time July and August are drier months, when there is practically no precipitation.

However, the climate in the regions far from the coast is completely different from the Mediterranean. In the center of the country there is a pronounced continental climate, which is characterized by cold winters (+1..+10C) and hot summers (up to +30C, at night +14..+18C), sharp daily temperature fluctuations are characteristic, precipitation is rare – up to 40- 50 mm in July and August – up to 11-12 mm per month.

The north and northwest (from Catalonia to Galicia) are characterized by a maritime Atlantic climate: humid, mild winters and warm, cool summers. The rainiest period is from December to February – 120-140 mm per month at an average temperature of +6..+14C. In the summer from June to September it rains extremely rarely – 30-50 mm per month at a temperature of +12..+24C.

When is the best time to go to Spain?

The tourist season directly depends on the type of holiday. When it comes to ski holidays, here the season lasts throughout the year. If we talk about holidays at sea, then the flows of tourists begin to arrive from the beginning of June until October inclusive. At the height of the season, hotel prices rise to unprecedented levels, so it is better to plan your vacation in advance and book tours to Spain in March or February, thereby saving up to 50% of the cost of a similar summer tour.

Sea and sun

Sea in Spain . The north and west of the country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea.

The beaches of Spain are public and free. Hotels provide their guests with umbrellas and sunbeds for free, but only on the territory of the hotel (near the pools), on the beaches – for an additional fee – 2-4 EUR per umbrella and the same amount per sunbed per day.

There are more than 1700 beaches here, which made it famous all over the world.

The beaches are very diverse depending on the resort: coarse and fine sand, yellow and gray volcanic, pebble and island beaches, with a wide coastline and secluded coves.

Nudist beaches are located near the town of Maspalomas. So, for example, when purchasing vouchers, it should be borne in mind that the resort of Gran Canaria is a place for nudists of all ages.

Car rental

Car rental is carried out upon presentation of a passport, driver’s license and credit card. The cost of car rental is 30-120 euros per day.

There are toll roads in Spain. For violation of the rules, very high fines are provided (for example, for talking on a mobile phone – 300 euros).

Money

You can exchange currency at any exchange office, travel agency and hotels, but the best rate is in banks. Banks are open Mon-Fri from 9:00 to 14:00, Saturday – until 12:00, day off – Sunday.

Credit cards can be cashed out at all ATMs, of which there are a sufficient number. Most restaurants, hotels and shopping malls accept travelers checks and credit cards.

It is better not to take dollars with you, but to exchange them for euros in advance. The exchange rate of dollars is not favorable, and besides, not every bank will take 100-dollar bills.

What to bring from Spain?

Shopping in this country means buying food rather than souvenirs. Tourists prefer to bring olives and olive oil, wine, jamon, and cheese from there. From souvenirs: products made of wood and clay, shells.

Twice a year (January 7 – end of February and July 1 – end of August) sales are held.

The daily Spanish siesta runs from 13:00 to 16:00. At this time, most establishments close for lunch. Siesta is absent only in the Sierra Nevada.

Tips

Tip as service tax is always included in the bill. If you were struck by the service in the restaurant, then you can throw 5-7% on top or round the amount (if it is small). However, keep in mind that this money will not be received by a specific person, but by the entire shift of workers who share tips equally among themselves.

Tipping in a taxi – 5-10%, if you do not eat according to the meter (but by agreement), then no tip is required.

The maids are only allowed tips if they stay in the hotel for more than 2 days, then they can leave 0.5-2 euros on the bed (the maids will not take money from the nightstand). Porters and waiters delivering food to the room – 0. 5-1 euro.

Tipping is not allowed in pubs and discotheques.

Features of the country and nation

The national feature of the Spaniards is their temperamental character. Loud conversations on the street, excessive emotions and gestures, hospitality and kindness are the bright indicators of the Spanish nation.

Residents are particularly fond of lotteries, football and bullfighting.

This is a very sociable people, you can talk with them for hours, and as a result – to leave, while not knowing the name of the interlocutor. There are topics here that are not customary to talk about: death, the age of people and money (especially discussing prices, to a person who has money).

Every day from 13.00 to 16.00 there is a siesta throughout Spain, during which all banks, shops and government offices are closed for lunch.

Madrid Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

Since 1562, Madrid has been the one and only capital of Spain. The bright and lively cosmopolitan city is located in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, on a high plain over six hundred meters, in the province of the same name. One of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is of inestimable political, economic and cultural significance not only in the guise of the Spanish capital, but also as one of the most significant cities in Europe. Find out on the Tour Calendar why the best time to visit Madrid is mid-spring and early autumn.

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Tourist season in Madrid

The capital of flamenco, the birthplace of the Spanish madmen Cervantes and Salvador Dali, attracts tourists throughout the year. The million-plus city is capricious, majestic, and, if you like, imperial. Both in winter and summer, hundreds of thousands of tourists flock here to touch the centuries-old history that has known ups and downs, to get acquainted with the colossal artistic heritage carefully stored in more than 70 museums, to admire the architectural masterpieces of the Middle Ages, to “disperse” blood in the veins on the famous Spanish bullfight, as well as taste the Spanish Sangria. The main influx of tourists in Madrid is from March to November.

High season in Madrid

The high season in Madrid is uneven. The first tourist influx is observed from March to May, which is the bullfighting season, and the second is from September to November, accompanied by various festivals and concerts. Both periods are due to excellent weather conditions, as the summer in Madrid is quite hot, and in July and August, many cafes and restaurants are closed due to the holiday season of local businessmen.

Low season in Madrid

From July to August and from December to February, the number of tourists in Madrid decreases significantly. This is directly related to unsuitable weather conditions for excursion programs. In summer it is too hot, and in winter it is quite cold. But you should understand that closer to the Christmas holidays, the pace of life in the city begins to gain momentum – this is the time of holiday fairs and sales.

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It’s time for the holidays in Madrid

In Madrid, your cultural program will be very rich

When it comes to holidays, Madrid feels at ease. There are a lot of them: the “Procession of the Three Kings” in January, in February before Lent – the “Carnival”, accompanied by the “Burial of the Sardine”, on May 2 they celebrate Madrid Day, from May 15 for two weeks local residents honor the memory of St. Isidro, the patron saint of peasants, from June 9 to 13 – the largest street festival of the city “San Antonio de la Florida”, in September the theater festival “Madrileño” takes place, the time from September to October is marked by the autumn festival of the performing arts “Madrileño”, October 12 – celebrations on the occasion of the National Day of Spain, 9November is the month of the “International Jazz Festival”, December is notable for the Christmas markets at Plaza Mayor and Dia de los Inocentes (analogy of April Fool’s Day).

Football season

A new football season in Madrid starts every September

What else Madrid is strongly associated with is the world-famous football team Real Madrid, whose budget anticipates even the most appetizing expectations. So for some, Madrid is first of all football aerobatics and the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, and secondly – palaces, cathedrals and art galleries.

Sale season

Twice a year the shops of Madrid are filled with real hunters and bargain hunters

Madrid is a real paradise for real shopaholics. Like all metropolitan cities in Europe, Madrid has two main sales seasons: summer and winter. In summer, it starts in early July and ends in late August. In winter, sales begin immediately after the new year and last until the end of the first week of March. From year to year, sales dates may shift by a few days. The latest trend has shown that the discount season in Madrid opens earlier than in other cities in Spain.

Bullfighting season

The opening of the bullfighting season falls on March

It is impossible to imagine Madrid in a break from bullfighting. The season starts in March and ends in mid-October. At the same time, the most significant battles take place in May. The bullfighting season is not only bullfights, but traditions, parades and ritual processions.

Climate in Madrid

Madrid is one of the sunniest cities in Europe; it is not without reason that its central square was given the name “Puerta del Sol”, which in Spanish sounds like “the square of the Sun”. Moreover, it ranks 4th in the ranking of the hottest European capitals. Its geographic location, terrain and location along the city of the Mansanaris River contributed to the formation of a mixed climate type: Continental with Mediterranean features with an average annual temperature of 14 ° C. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold and rainy. Madrid is the highest capital in Europe, so even in summer the nights will be very cool. In general, the climate of Madrid is changeable with a wide range of temperature extremes.

Madrid in spring

Spring in Madrid smells of freshness, bright sun rays penetrate the city, illuminating everything around

Spring in Madrid is almost the best time of the year. Very sunny, warm. Fresh mountain air allows you to breathe deeply, enjoying every breath. It rains periodically. By evening, the air becomes frosty, but during the day the air temperatures rise again to 17 °C-22 °C. In the spring, Madrid is transformed, it is as if a new fresh breath of life has been breathed into it. More than 40 Madrid parks, as if by magic, are dressed in green outfits. Citizens are increasingly getting out for walks. Two places that are particularly lively in spring are the Retiro Park and the Plaza Mayor. Among the locals, the enthusiastic faces of tourists are already easily distinguishable. 10 days 11 days Humidity 60% 60% 60%

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Madrid in summer

Summer in Madrid is very hot, many people try to leave the city

Summer in Madrid is quite hot and dry – the thermometer in the daytime stays above 30 °C. However, it is not uncommon for temperatures to rise to 40 °C. Usually during the day the city “dies out” – this is the time of the afternoon siesta. The usual pressure of city traffic is replaced by free roads, as the locals try to go to the Mediterranean resorts. In the interest of health, it is best not to schedule any sightseeing during this time period. In the evening, the city more or less comes to life: rhythmic music begins to be heard from nightclubs and bars, cafes and restaurants are filled with people. This indicates that coolness has descended on Madrid – from 13 ° C to 16 ° C. 3 days 3 days Humidity 45% 40% 40%

Madrid in autumn

Madrid is warm in autumn despite occasional rains

Autumn in Madrid is a refreshing season. The stuffiness and heat subsides, there are pleasant temperatures. September and October are still quite warm. Tourists are starting to come to the city. This is the time of thematic excursion programs, cultural events, as well as the last months of bullfighting. The weather favors long walks. Sometimes there is a light rain, but it does not affect the general mood in any way, since immediately after it the sky is illuminated by the bright rays of the sun. But in November, the real arrival of autumn is felt: there is a decrease in temperatures, the level of humidity and the amount of precipitation begin to increase. At night, you can not do without warm winter clothes, as the thermometer drops to 4 ° C. 10 days 9 days Humidity 50% 70% 75%

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Madrid in winter

It is cold in the city in winter, but there are no sharply negative temperatures here

Winter in Madrid is cold, at night the thermometer often drops below 0 °C. During the day, despite the low temperatures, it is very nice and fresh. Despite the fact that winter is a rather wet season, accompanied by rain, there are many days with great weather. The bright blue sky with lush clouds floating across it is illuminated by warm sunbeams. This is a completely different Madrid, in a different guise. Due to the high altitude the city is at, it can experience extremes in temperature fluctuations. Snow, as a rule, is characteristic of neighboring mountain ranges in remoteness.

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If I’m going to Madrid and you want to catch the beautiful weather there and at the same time visit all kinds of cultural events in the city, then the best time to travel will be April, May, early June, as well as September and early October. But keep in mind that the months listed above are the high season in Madrid, so you should be prepared for all the consequences that follow from this. Tour-Calendar wishes you an unforgettable holiday in the sunny Spanish capital!

Holidays in Madrid in July. What to do and see in Madrid? What weather to expect?

Madrid is Spain’s largest city, its cultural capital, a vibrant and fun city that everyone visiting Spain should visit. Madrid has recently become a very visited city among our compatriots. More and more tourists from Russia come to Spain to get acquainted with this magnificent city. And Madrid ranks fourth in the list of the richest cities in Europe! Madrid definitely makes a good impression on tourists, especially those who previously thought that the most beautiful city in Spain is Barcelona.

You can travel to Madrid at any time of the year, but it is much more pleasant to do it during the dry and warm months. For example, in summer. In this article, we will talk about what to do in Madrid in July.

The city is dominated by a continental climate, so the summers there are very dry and hot (but winters, by the way, are much colder than in cities on the Mediterranean coast). The average daily temperature in July in the capital of Spain is + 32- 33 ° C (however, the thermometer at least twice in July can jump up to + 39-40°C, and will fluctuate in this area for a few more days).

The nights in Madrid are very different from the daytime by ten degrees, although they are also warm – an average of + 21-22 ° C, so you can walk at night in the same clothes as during the day (except at the beginning of the month it can be a little cooler when it drops to +14-15 degrees, and then you have to put on a blouse).

July is also the sunniest month of the year in Madrid. There are almost no cloudy days, the probability of precipitation is negligible (on average it is only 2.5 mm of precipitation, which is practically nothing). Summer in the capital is very dry, but no clouds will upset you. Also, in the second month of summer, the winds subside, so on especially hot days it will be hard, and you will want to sit by the air conditioner – because there is no sea nearby.

In general, the weather in Madrid in July is quite hot, but with clear skies and no rain, and warm nights. Take plenty of light summer things with you to Madrid – cold snaps are very unlikely.

What to do in Madrid in July

You can also visit Museum of the Royal Arms , National Archaeological Museum, Museum of the History of the City, Museum of Glassware, National Museum of Science and Technology, Museum of Forensics, Museum of Decorative Arts and others. Separately, one can single out wax museum Museo De Cera , which is located next to Colon Square. The museum has 450 figures, as well as a Horror Train and a Multivision show (a show during which the history of Spain is shown using 27 projectors and a special sound system).

Another large and very famous park is Campo del Moro , behind the royal palace, with alleys and paths that frame lush cedars and chestnuts, and a pond where swans and ducks swim, and peacocks roam the banks.

The youth of the Spanish capital will also have a lot of fun. For example, you can go to the amusement park Casa de Campo (Casa de Campo) . Most of the park is very extreme rides that will definitely appeal to teenagers from 14 years old and young people. However, families with small children can also go there, as there is an area with attractions for kids. The Casa de Campo is open every day during the summer months and is free to enter if you own the 72-hour version of the MadridCard.

And club life in July in Madrid simply “blooms and smells”. By the way, entrance to nightclubs is allowed only from the age of 18, this is strictly monitored. Clubs in Madrid for every taste and budget – from huge seven-level clubs (such as “Teatro Kapital” near the Atoche station) or the world-famous “Pacha” to small clubs with an inexpensive bar where a glass of sangria can cost you just at 2-3 euros. In big clubs, of course, it’s more interesting – if only because various shows are constantly arranged there. Most of the bars in Madrid are located in the city center.

The second half of July is the start of the discount season. Madrid is a great place for shopping . Many expensive boutiques that offer great discounts are in the Salamanca area. Items of the middle price category are mainly sold in large shopping centers (one of the most famous is “Corte Ingles” ). Prices for medium brands here are slightly lower than in Russia, and at the same time, you can find brands that are not sold anywhere in Russia. By the way, if you take into account the fact that tax free tax is returned to foreigners from purchases, in Madrid you can buy a bunch of everything and not at all expensive!

Madrid is very cool and comfortable with children. The Spaniards are very fond of children and take care of their comfort – almost all restaurants have a high chair, a children’s menu, a playroom; each metro station has an elevator where you can go down to the platform, and in the metro cars there is a special place for a stroller. With children in Madrid, you can go to zoo and aquarium, which is next to the Casa del Campo park, or to an amusement park located nearby. By the way, the Madrid zoo is considered one of the best in Europe. More than 3,000 animals live there, there is a pool where dolphin shows are held, a penguinarium, and in general there is a lot of fun. The total area of ​​the zoo is 20 hectares. Moreover, there is an area with a petting zoo (that is, where you can pick up small animals, or at least pet them and feed them from your hand).

You can take the cable car from Paseo del Pintor Rosales (Metro Argüelles or Moncloa) to Casa de Campo. A journey of about 10 minutes and at an altitude of up to 40 meters is a great opportunity to admire the excellent view of the Oeste Park, the Manzanares River, the Egyptian Temple of Debod, the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and, in fact, the Casa de Campo. Just, the cable car starts to work closer to the summer.

Another way to see the city is to climb tower Faro De Moncloa (Av de los Reyes Católicos), which is 110 meters high, and from the observation deck offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains of Guadarrama.

And, of course, delicious traditional cuisine . Fortunately, there is definitely no shortage of Spanish cuisine restaurants on the streets of Madrid. In addition to numerous meat and vegetable dishes, one of the favorite treats of Madrid is hot chocolate with churros (long crispy sticks that you dip in chocolate and eat).