Madrid · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)5– (41–)18 (64) | 16° (61°)8– (46–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)11– (52–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)15– (59–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)20– (68–)36 (97) | 34° (93°)27– (81–)38 (100) | 33° (91°)26– (79–)38 (100) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)33 (91) | 22° (72°)13– (55–)28 (82) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 12° (54°)6– (43–)16 (61) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 2° (36°)-4– (25–)8 (46) | 3° (37°)-3– (27–)8 (46) | 5° (41°)-1– (30–)10 (50) | 8° (46°)2– (36–)12 (54) | 12° (54°)5– (41–)17 (63) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)20 (68) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 6° (43°)0– (32–)12 (54) | 3° (37°)-4– (25–)9 (48) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 11h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 12h UV 9 | 11h UV 8 | 9h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 | 5h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 4d32mm (1.3") | 4d37mm (1.5") | 5d51mm (2.0") | 6d55mm (2.2") | 4d39mm (1.5") | 3d21mm (0.8") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 3d37mm (1.5") | 6d72mm (2.8") | 5d49mm (1.9") | 4d43mm (1.7") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Madrid — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 24°C (75°F).
Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F), cooling to 12°C (54°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over 4 days.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Packing list for Madrid in May
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Small umbrella (occasional showers possible)
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Madrid?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Madrid (Climate Score: 73/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C (75°F)), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Madrid in May?
- In May, Madrid sees daily highs of 24°C (75°F). Nights cool to 12°C (54°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 5°C (41°F).
- How much rain falls in Madrid in May?
- In May, Madrid receives an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Madrid get in May?
- Madrid averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
