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Madrid weather in August

Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know

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August in Madrid: changeable weather. Roughly 13h 35m of daylight, with light from about 05:28 to 19:02. August isn't peak season in Madrid. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Madrid in August

Average temp—
Rain this month—
Daylight13.6 h
Sun05:28–19:02
Seasonshoulder
What to do

Madrid in August — what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

This month: La Tomatina near Valencia (last Wednesday of August) — a tomato fight. Inland cities are scorching, the coast is packed.

La Tomatina in Buñol — the last Wednesday of August, a tomato fight.

The Madrid guide · Public holidays in Spain

Questions & answers

Madrid in August — FAQ

Does it snow in Madrid in August?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Madrid in August?
About 13h 35m of daylight. The sun rises around 05:28 and sets around 19:02. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
August isn't peak season in Madrid. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
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Madrid — flights & hotels

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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation