Madrid weather in May
May in Madrid: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Madrid · #4 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Madrid climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 45% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Madrid in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Madrid?
- May in Madrid: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Madrid on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Madrid in May?
- In May, Madrid averages a daily high of 24.8°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 18.7 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Madrid in May?
- Madrid has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.