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Best Times To Visit Madrid
The best time to visit Madrid is in the fall (September to November) or spring (March to May), when balmy temps blow through the city, making it come alive. But if you don't mind layering up or experiencing a toned down Madrid, visit in the winter when hotels reduce their rates. Peak tourist season is summer – despite nearly unbearable heat – but many Madrileños close up shop this time of year (especially in August) and take vacations themselves.
Weather in Madrid
Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center
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| September-November | Mild temperatures that range from the high 50s to the upper 70s in September and the low 40s and upper 50s in November make touring around Madrid's outdoor sights like El Rastro market and Casa de Campo immensely enjoyable. Bring your umbrella if you've scheduled your visit for November, which sees the highest rainfall of the year. Key Events:
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| December-February | Winter is a good time to find a deal on a hotel since many slash their rates this time of year. But it gets cold: In January – historically Madrid's coldest month – low temperatures hover in the high 30s. You may encounter high prices and dense crowds if you plan your trip around Christmas or New Year's, when twinkling lights adorn the city. Key Events:
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| March-May | Springtime, especially the months between March and May, is another great time to visit for beautiful weather. Average highs range from the low 60s to the 70s. Key Events:
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| June-August | Average highs rest in the high 80s to mid-90s this time of year, making traveling around by foot – or even on the metro – pretty hot and miserable. You should also note that many local business owners close their doors in the summer, so they can take month-long vacations themselves (especially in August). Key Events:
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Popular Times to Visit Madrid
Tourism volume is estimated based on in-market destination search query interest from Google and on travel.usnews.com in 2015-2016. Hotel prices are sourced from a sample of U.S. News Best Hotels rates through 2015-2016.
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