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Madrid

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Excellent Match

May is an excellent time to visit Madrid — expect pleasantly warm days around 76°F (lows near 53°F), some rain, abundant sunshine.

May Climate

76°HIGH
53°LOW
12.2hSUN/DAY
6dRAIN
49%HUMIDITY
Matched: May

Why This Matches

Based on your May search preferences

Temperature100/100

Avg highs of 76°F

Rainfall71/100

6 rain days expected

Sunshine100/100

12.2 hours of sunshine per day

Humidity100/100

49% average humidity

Year-Round Climate

Temperature

76°53°JFMAMJJASOND
Avg High (°F)
Avg Low (°F)

Sunshine

12hJFMAMJJASOND
Sunshine (hrs/day)

Rainfall

6dJFMAMJJASOND
Rain days/month

Best Time to Visit Madrid

The best time to visit Madrid is May and September, with highs around 80°F, moderate rainfall, 11+ hours of daily sunshine.

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What to Pack

Based on May conditions in Madrid

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Light layers — t-shirts with a light jacket for evenings

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A light rain jacket is worth having, just in case

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High SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat — strong sun expected

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Comfortable walking shoes — you'll cover a lot of ground

May in Madrid

Flight prices unavailable for this route

Nightly hotel rates

Budget

$33–$66

Mid-Range

$88–$187

Luxury

$220–$528

About Madrid

Spain's capital saves its best for late — the Prado and Reina Sofia by day, tapas crawls through La Latina by night, and a nightlife that doesn't really start until midnight. Madrid runs on vermouth, jamón, and an energy that keeps the plazas full until dawn.

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