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Madrid in October

A great time to visit. The best months for Madrid are June, July, September and October. In October, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
18°C
Rainfall
30 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In October, Madrid is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 18°C with about 30mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Madrid in October

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 October: FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Madrid?+

A great time to visit. Madrid's best months are generally June, July, September and October.

What is the weather like in Madrid in October?+

Expect average temperatures around 18°C. Rainfall averages about 30mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Madrid in October?+

Based on the typical October weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Madrid in October?+

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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