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In the center of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid dazzles with world-class museums like the Prado and Reina Sofía, royal palaces, and a legendary tapas scene. The Spanish capital lives late into the night.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 36°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
11°
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
21°
Apr
25°
May
30°
Jun
36°
Jul
35°
Aug
26°
Sep
22°
Oct
16°
Nov
11°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
7h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
5d
Jan
4d
Feb
11d
Mar
4d
Apr
6d
May
7d
Jun
0d
Jul
2d
Aug
7d
Sep
12d
Oct
7d
Nov
8d
Dec

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Madrid as a Vacation Destination

Madrid is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 36°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

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Local languages
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