Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Madrid
Spain · Europe
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
74°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 7 wet days this month.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.7 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 50°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 72°F, and early evening stays near 72°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning58°F
Rain8%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday70°F
Rain12%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon72°F
Rain11%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening72°F
Rain12%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 35 | 1.6 | 7 | 5.5 | 77 |
| Feb | 55 | 36 | 1.2 | 5 | 6.6 | 69 |
| Mar | 61 | 40 | 2.0 | 8 | 6.8 | 62 |
| Apr | 66 | 45 | 1.8 | 8 | 8.1 | 60 |
| May | 74 | 52 | 1.4 | 7 | 9.7 | 54 |
| Jun | 85 | 60 | 0.6 | 4 | 11.2 | 44 |
| Jul | 92 | 65 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.2 | 36 |
| Aug | 91 | 64 | 0.3 | 2 | 11.2 | 38 |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 1.0 | 4 | 8.6 | 49 |
| Oct | 70 | 50 | 2.4 | 7 | 6.7 | 64 |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 2.1 | 7 | 5.6 | 74 |
| Dec | 52 | 36 | 1.9 | 7 | 5.0 | 78 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Madrid with Valencia.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology