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Madrid in August

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Madrid are June, July, September and October. In August, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
29°C
Rainfall
1 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In August, Madrid is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 29°C with about 1mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Madrid in August

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Iglesia del Buen Suceso
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, commonly known as Iglesia del Buen Suceso was a church of Madrid that delimited the eastern part of the Puerta del Sol (Madrid). The
Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree
The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree is a sculpture from the second half of the 20th century, situated in the Spanish capital, Madrid. It represents the coat of arms of M
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million
Sol (Madrid Metro)
Sol is a station on Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 of the Madrid Metro. It is located in Zone A and is the most central station on the Metro, located at the Puerta del Sol square. Becau
Local food tour of Madrid
Taste the signature dishes of Madrid.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Madrid in August: FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Madrid?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Madrid's best months are generally June, July, September and October.

What is the weather like in Madrid in August?+

Expect average temperatures around 29°C. Rainfall averages about 1mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What should I pack for Madrid in August?+

Based on the typical August weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; very little rain.

What is there to do in Madrid in August?+

Popular things to do include Iglesia del Buen Suceso, Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree, Madrid and Sol (Madrid Metro). There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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