Verdict: Excellent month
Madrid Weather in May
May hits the sweet spot in Madrid — highs around 25°C (77°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, May is one of the best months of the year to be in Madrid.
Average high
25°C / 77°F
Average low
12°C / 54°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
29 mm
What to pack for Madrid in May
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Madrid: Jul (35°C / 95°F) · Coolest: Jan (10°C / 50°F) · Wettest: Mar (~10 rain days)
10°
1°
Jan
15°
4°
Feb
16°
5°
Mar
20°
8°
Apr
25°
12°
May
29°
16°
Jun
35°
20°
Jul
34°
20°
Aug
26°
15°
Sep
22°
11°
Oct
15°
6°
Nov
11°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)