Month guide · Madrid, Spain
Madrid in August: weather and what to expect
August highs in Madrid are now 2.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In August, Madrid averages highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C, with about 2 rainy days and 11 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C cooler than in July and 6°C warmer than in September. Crowds in Madrid are high.
Is August a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Madrid in August 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 August
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs fall about 3°C over the month.
August in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in August 2027
No national or regional public holidays.
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in August
Where is warm in August →| Place | High | Rain days | From Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarromán, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 248 km |
| Arquillos, Andalusia | 35°C | 2 | 250 km |
| Bailén, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 258 km |
| Baños de la Encina, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 249 km |
| Linares, Andalusia | 35°C | 1 | 258 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer August. Distances are in a straight line.
How August is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandAugust highs are 2.0°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and August rainfall is up about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 35°C in August went from 4.4 to 11 a year on average.
Questions about Madrid in August
How warm is Madrid in August?
Average highs are 32°C and lows 18°C. July averages 32°C and September 26°C.
Does it rain much in Madrid in August?
About 2 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 11 mm in total over the month.
Is Madrid busy in August?
In August 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Madrid were about 85% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Madrid in August?
About 13 h 50 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