Month guide · Madrid, Spain
Madrid in April: weather and what to expect
April highs in Madrid are now 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In April, Madrid averages highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C, with about 8 rainy days and 50 mm of rain. Highs are 3°C warmer than in March and 4°C cooler than in May. Crowds in Madrid are at their peak.
Is April a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Madrid in April yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through April
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 April in 2; nights below 0°C in about 1 in 4.
April in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in April 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in April
Where is warm in April →| Place | High | Rain days | From Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarrubia, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 303 km |
| Almodóvar del Río, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 311 km |
| Cieza, Murcia | 22°C | 6 | 312 km |
| Córdoba, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 296 km |
| Guadalcázar, Andalusia | 22°C | 8 | 314 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer April. Distances are in a straight line.
How April is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandApril highs are 1.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and April rainfall is up about 40% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in April went from 9.5 to 11 a year on average.
Questions about Madrid in April
How warm is Madrid in April?
Average highs are 18°C and lows 6°C. March averages 15°C and May 22°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in April?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 50 mm in total over the month.
Is Madrid busy in April?
In April 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madrid were about 100% of the busiest month, which we count as peak. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Madrid in April?
About 13 h 14 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology