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Madrid in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 13°C (55°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Cool and increasingly grey, with autumn colour in the Retiro and good hotel deals.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 13°C (55°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Madrid: days average 13°C (55°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (19°C (66°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:02
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
Autumn (September–November). Warm September days, mild October and cooler November, with full cultural calendars and good day-trip weather.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Madrid Jazz Festival (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Centro
Mercado de San Miguel
Visit mid-afternoon on a weekday to avoid evening crowds; for local prices, try the Mercado de San Fernando or Antón Martín instead.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · La Latina
El Rastro
Madrid's open-air flea market has spread down Ribera de Curtidores and the surrounding streets on Sunday mornings for centuries, with stalls selling antiques, clothes, leather goods, records and bric-a-brac.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
Religious site · Príncipe Pío
San Antonio de la Florida
Combine it with Casa Mingo, the Asturian cider house next door, and a walk along Madrid Río.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- History
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
What to pack
For highs near 13°C, lows near 6°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Madrid?
A shoulder-season month, 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 November a good time to visit Madrid?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cool and increasingly grey, with autumn colour in the Retiro and good hotel deals.
+How warm is Madrid in November?
Average highs are around 13°C (55°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.