Madrid — time and weather
Madrid is a city in Spain, in the Europe/Madrid time zone. This page shows the current local time in Madrid and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Madrid
Local time in Madrid is based on the Europe/Madrid time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe with a warm climate, diverse regions, lively street life and a late daily schedule.
More about the country: Spain →What to see in Madrid
Sights and historical places
- the Royal Palace
- the Puerta del Sol square
- the Plaza Mayor
- the Temple of Debod
Museums
- the Prado Museum
- the Reina Sofía Museum
- the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Where to spend time
- the Retiro Park
- the royal palace gardens
- the San Miguel Market
Local cuisine
Tapas bars, jamón and churros; the San Miguel Market and the La Latina and Malasaña districts.
Climate in Madrid: month by month
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with average daytime highs of 34.7 °C; the coolest is January, around 10.5 °C by day and 1.5 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in March (~103 mm) and is lowest in July (~3 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 2 | 46 | 7 |
| February | 14 | 3 | 24 | 6 |
| March | 16 | 5 | 103 | 12 |
| April | 20 | 8 | 59 | 8 |
| May | 24 | 12 | 43 | 6 |
| June | 30 | 17 | 30 | 6 |
| July | 35 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| August | 35 | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| September | 26 | 15 | 77 | 6 |
| October | 22 | 12 | 73 | 9 |
| November | 15 | 6 | 40 | 7 |
| December | 11 | 4 | 50 | 7 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Madrid are April–May: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Madrid: Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 21:06 · Day length 13:36
Time difference from Madrid right now:
| New York | +6 h |
| London | +1 h |
| Dubai | −2 h |
| Tokyo | −7 h |
| Paris | same time |
| Sydney | −8 h |