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Madrid Centro Weather in August

Madrid Centro in August

The short of it: Madrid Centro in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 13 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 13 h 46 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Madrid Centro an average August high of 32°, a low of 18° and some 8.0 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 46 min in mid-August, 61 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Madrid Centro runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Madrid, 0 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Madrid Centro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 46 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MadridMadrid0 km S33°18°7.0 mm
EmbajadoresMadrid1 km S33°18°7.0 mm
LavapiésMadrid1 km S33°18°7.0 mm
ChamberíMadrid2 km N32°18°8.0 mm
RetiroMadrid2 km ESE33°18°7.0 mm
ArganzuelaMadrid2 km SSE33°18°7.0 mm
SalamancaMadrid2 km ENE32°18°8.0 mm
Moncloa-AravacaMadrid3 km NW32°18°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Madrid Centro Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of Madrid Centro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January11°2°34 mm7 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
February13°3°29 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
March16°6°33 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April19°8°44 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°43 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°16°16 mm9 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°18°8.0 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September27°14°25 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°10°60 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November14°6°51 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December11°3°44 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Madrid Centro in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Madrid Centro in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Madrid Centro?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Madrid Centro in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 46 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 18 min in December to 15 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Madrid Centro in August?

Hardly — August nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Madrid Centro in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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