Month guide · Madrid · Spain
Madrid in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Madrid. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still warm and sunny but more comfortable, with the city back to full life after the summer break.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Madrid: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:55
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 20:24
- Daylight
- About 12.4 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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Madrid, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Arganzuela
Madrid Río
Rent a bike and ride from Príncipe Pío south to Matadero for a weekend exhibition or market.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
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Viewpoint · Gran Vía
Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop
The roof terrace of this 1920s arts centre, watched over by a statue of Minerva, gives a sweeping view down Gran Vía, over the Metrópolis dome and across to the Cibeles Palace and the Sierra de Guadarrama on clear days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- After dark
Experience · Parque del Oeste
Teleférico cable car
Ride out late afternoon for the light on the city skyline, and pair it with the Temple of Debod nearby.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
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Museum · Paseo del Prado
Prado Museum
Spain's national art museum, opened in 1819, holds the world's greatest collections of Velázquez and Goya — including Las Meninas, The Third of May 1808 and Goya's Black Paintings — along with Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, El Greco, Titian and Rubens.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 15°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Madrid?
One of the best months to visit Madrid. The other best months are April–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Madrid?
It is one of the best months to visit Madrid. Still warm and sunny but more comfortable, with the city back to full life after the summer break.
+How warm is Madrid in September?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Madrid in September?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.