Madrid Weather History
Spain · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Madrid sits 4500km from the equator, 667m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with cold winters, hot dry summers, and very little rain (Cold semi-arid climate). Its record high is 41.0°C, set 2021-08-14, its record low -11.6°C, set 2021-01-17.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Madrid
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Madrid?
The highest temperature in this record for Madrid is 41.0°C, measured on 2021-08-14. That is a recorded daily value from Madrid's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Madrid?
The lowest temperature in this record for Madrid is -11.6°C, measured on 2021-01-17. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Madrid get a year?
Madrid averages 416mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 68 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Madrid?
On 2023-09-03, 52.4mm fell on Madrid, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 13% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Madrid get a year?
Madrid averages 3783 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.4 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Madrid?
Across the summer months Madrid averages a daytime high near 30.5°C, while winter nights average 1.6°C. The seasons here are set from Madrid's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Madrid?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Madrid is 46 km/h, on 1992-03-30. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
