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Madrid in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Very hot, often above 35°C in the afternoons; sightsee in the morning, rest at midday and go out after dark.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Madrid: days average 32°C (90°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 June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:44
- Daylight
- About 14.8 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, July rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
- Veranos de la Villa — summer arts festival (July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Museum · Paseo del Prado
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Start on the top floor and work down to follow the collection in chronological order.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
Market · Centro
Mercado de San Miguel
An iron-and-glass market hall from 1916 beside Plaza Mayor, now a gourmet food market where you graze on oysters, jamón ibérico, croquetas, stuffed olives and vermouth at standing counters.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · La Latina
El Rastro
Arrive early for antiques, keep your bag in front of you in the crowds and finish with tapas on Cava Baja.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
Religious site · Príncipe Pío
San Antonio de la Florida
Goya painted the dome and vaults of this small neoclassical chapel in 1798 with a lively crowd of ordinary Madrileños watching a miracle of St Anthony.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- History
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Madrid?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Very hot, often above 35°C in the afternoons; sightsee in the morning, rest at midday and go out after dark.
+How warm is Madrid in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.