Month guide · Madrid · Spain
Madrid in August
What August is really like in Madrid: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hot and quieter as Madrileños leave on holiday; some restaurants close, but the traditional verbenas fill La Latina and Lavapiés.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Madrid: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:26
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:13
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot and dry with temperatures often above 35°C in July and August; nights out are long, and August is quieter as locals leave.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Verbenas of San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma — traditional neighbourhood fiestas (early to mid-August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Salamanca
National Archaeological Museum
Spain's main archaeology collection runs from prehistory to the Middle Ages, with the Iberian bust of the Lady of Elche, Roman mosaics, the jewelled Visigothic votive crowns of the Treasure of Guarrazar and Islamic art from al-Andalus.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
Religious site · Sol
Monastery of las Descalzas Reales
Tours are small and often in Spanish; book in advance through Patrimonio Nacional.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Architecture · Paseo del Prado
CaixaForum Madrid
Herzog & de Meuron converted an old power station into this cultural centre, lifting the brick shell off the ground and adding a rusted iron top.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Park · Retiro
Retiro Park
Rent a rowing boat on the Estanque Grande in the late afternoon, when the heat eases.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Madrid in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and quieter as Madrileños leave on holiday; some restaurants close, but the traditional verbenas fill La Latina and Lavapiés.
+How warm is Madrid in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in August?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.