Madrid · Spain
October
Retiro in autumn colour, 19°C, good value — one of Madrid's two best months to visit.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
October is one of the best times to visit Madrid.
Climate
High
19.8°C
Low
11.4°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
7.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in Madrid
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in October
- ↑Retiro Park turns gold and amber — arguably the most photogenic the park ever looks, with locals enjoying the cool air
- ↑Prices at reasonable levels: 30–40% below summer peaks while conditions are far superior
- ↑Mercado de San Miguel, Mercado de San Antón, and El Rastro flea market all operating at full capacity
What you sacrifice
- ↓Occasional rain returns — a light jacket and fold-away umbrella are essential companions
- ↓Evenings cool to 11°C by month's end — the terrace culture begins winding down by late October
- ↓International tourists remain present at the Golden Triangle: advance booking still recommended
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 10 |
| Value | 8 | 7 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Prague (14°C)Amalfi Coast (22°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (28°C)London (15°C)Sydney (22°C)Iceland (6°C)Tulum (31°C)Dubai (34°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (29°C)Chiang Mai (30.5°C)Miami (30°C)Florence (19.8°C)Queenstown (15.5°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Madrid, not across destinations. Methodology →