Wedding weather data · Spain
Wedding weather in Madrid
In Madrid, the driest months for a wedding are July and August, when rain falls on about 3% of days. The wettest is April, with rain on about 30% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21% | 3% | 6.5 | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 7 h/day |
| February | 19% | 3% | 5.3 | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.4 h/day |
| March | 29% | 5% | 9 | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 h/day |
| April | 30% | 6% | 8.9 | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| May ✦ | 21% | 3% | 6.4 | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 12.6 h/day |
| June | 15% | 1% | 4.5 | 85°F (30°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 13.3 h/day |
| July | 3% | 0% | 1 | 94°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 13.9 h/day |
| August | 6% | 1% | 1.8 | 92°F (33°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 12.7 h/day |
| September ✦ | 17% | 5% | 5.2 | 80°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 11 h/day |
| October | 28% | 6% | 8.6 | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 8.6 h/day |
| November | 27% | 5% | 8 | 58°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 7.3 h/day |
| December | 22% | 4% | 6.8 | 53°F (12°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 40.42, -3.70. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Madrid
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Madrid are May and September.
When to be careful
April is the wettest month in Madrid: rain falls on about 30% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Madrid?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Madrid, with rain on about 3% of days and average highs around 94°F (34°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are May and September.
What is the rainiest month in Madrid?
April is the rainiest month in Madrid: on average 8.9 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Madrid?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in May it rains on about 21% of days in Madrid. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.