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Madrid weather in the main is fairly consistent and somewhat reliable in many ways.

Please use this as an approximate guide, it is always a good idea to check an up to date report on anticipated weather before your arrival.

Spring Time (mid-March – beginning of June)

The weather at this time of year can bring sunshine one minute and downpours the next, very similar to the April showers, it can still be very cold at night with temperatures at the beginning of spring not surpassing 10º C,(50º F).

None the less, you will notice the terraces with table and chairs out for you to enjoy "una Caña" (small beer) or "Un cafè" (coffee) towards the end of Spring as the weather steadily and noticeably improves towards Summertime.

Spring Clothing Recommendation:

You will have to allow for a range of different temperatures as well as the chance of rain and rain showers. Its likely to get cold, and can get quite chilly at night, particularly if you go outside the center. At mid-day the temperature can easily rise to short sleeve temperatures. Rain gear is recommended as necessary

SUMMER (June - September)

The best time to visit Madrid for the Weather.

This is the time to enjoy Madrid at it's very best, it's liveliest, in all it's splendor, if you love the sun and the heat, then August till September is fantastic, if need the lower temperatures then Mid June – mid July is recommended. The temperature can increase by 10ºC between these times, on average the temperature will be around 25ºC in mid June, rising to around 35ºC in July – August.

The ideal time for you to visit is really down to your own tolerance and preference. August tends to be a time when most Madrileños leave for their holidays, thus the city is notably quieter in terms of traffic and less bars and shops are open.

Summer Clothing Recommendation:

Wear light clothes, short sleeves, you will also notice that many madrileños are wearing open shoes, dress shoes with great style, but open footwear, it's a time for wearing less and enjoying the sun and the heat because there will be plenty of both.

AUTUMN (September - November)

Time for the open swimming pools to close, the good weather temperature begins to drop again, with the chance of rain increasing, the city people arrive back from their holidays, many of them have been away for a month, the whole of August. Very similar temperatures start to resemble spring in reverse, there is always a good time to visit Madrid in any time of the year, but be prepared for the chance of rain.

Autumn Clothing Recommendation:

You will have to allow for a range of different temperatures as well as the chance of rain and rain showers. Its likely to get cold, and can get quite chilly at night, particularly if you go outside the center. At mid day the temperature can easily rise to short sleeve temperatures. Rain gear is recommended as necessary.

Winter (December to mid-March)

You will notice that Madrid enters into a time of hibernation, the bars that are busy are not terrace bars, Popular bars at this time tend to be the best equipped for inside entertainment, such as Irish theme bars, there are very few outside events in comparison to spring, summer and Autumn. There are still very nice sunny days, but be prepared, they will be cold, sometimes very cold. It has snowed in Madrid many times in winter, but generally, this lasts for just one day and melts away very quickly.

Winter Clothing Recommendation:

You'll need warm clothes. Though rain is relatively infrequent it can by no means be ruled out. A water-resistant jacket and umbrella should come in handy, wear heavy shoes or lightweight boots that can cope with getting wet.