Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Madrid with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Madrid in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Madrid with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 34°C, with nights close to 20°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Madrid will be around 33°C, with nights close to 20°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 16 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average chance of precipitation is only 5% in August.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Madrid. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Madrid in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
16 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Madrid?
August is a fantastic month to be in Madrid for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Madrid in August
With 42°C, Madrid hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 10°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Madrid
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Madrid, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Madrid
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Madrid, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Madrid.
Daily UV Index in August in Madrid
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Madrid, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Madrid Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Madrid, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Madrid Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Madrid, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Madrid
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Average Weather in Madrid by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Madrid. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
