Month guide · Madrid · Spain
Madrid in April
What April is really like in Madrid: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Nicolas Vigier, CC0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Madrid. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Mild and green, with occasional showers; Easter brings processions, torrijas and busy hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Madrid: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (16°C (61°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:36
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:53
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Warming days, Easter processions and San Isidro in May; the Retiro is in bloom and terraces fill in the evenings.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Madrid Marathon (usually April)
- Madrid Open tennis tournament (usually late April to early May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Centro
Flamenco at a tablao
Flamenco comes from Andalusia, but Madrid has some of Spain's most respected tablaos, small venues where singers, guitarists and dancers perform at close range.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Rainy day
Museum · Salamanca
National Archaeological Museum
Allow time for the Iberian and Visigothic rooms, which are unique to Spain.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
Religious site · Sol
Monastery of las Descalzas Reales
Behind a plain façade a few steps from Puerta del Sol, this 16th-century convent of Poor Clare nuns founded by Joanna of Austria holds a remarkable collection given by royal and noble novices, including tapestries woven from designs by Rubens and a frescoed grand staircase.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Architecture · Paseo del Prado
CaixaForum Madrid
Pass by on the way between the Prado and the Reina Sofía; the vertical garden is free to see.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 8°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Madrid?
One of the best months to visit Madrid, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Madrid?
It is one of the best months to visit Madrid. Mild and green, with occasional showers; Easter brings processions, torrijas and busy hotels.
+How warm is Madrid in April?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.