October · Spain
Best time to visit Madrid in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madrid in October
Average temperature 16°C, 99 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.1/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Madrid scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 99 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madrid's art riches and tapas nights shine brightest in the gentle April–June stretch.
October in Madrid: strong conditions, 7th of 12
October averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 99 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madrid in October?
- In October, Madrid averages 16°C, 99 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Madrid?
- October earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madrid in October?
- Expect about 99 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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