Travel guide · Spain
Madrid
Art museums, old-town lanes and late nights in Spain’s capital.
- PleasantApr–May, Sep–Oct
- From Frankfurt2 h 40 min
- Well-known hotels8.6 out of 10
- Warmest monthJul, 35 °C
Madrid is Spain’s capital and the country’s cultural centre. It suits you if you want to combine art, architecture, football and lively nightlife.
See art up to 1850 at the Museo del Prado, Picasso’s Guernica and modern art at the Museo Reina Sofía, and works from across the centuries at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. Visit the Royal Palace of Madrid and Almudena Cathedral, wander the lanes of La Latina and Austrias or explore the area around Puerta del Sol and Plaza Santa Ana. In Parque del Retiro, look for the Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez.
Pleasant from April to May and from September to October
Orange means: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. For the beach it may be warmer.
April: 8 to 20 °C, rain on 2 days in 10
All months as a table
| Month | Low to high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 – 12 °C | 2 in 10 |
| February | 4 – 14 °C | 2 in 10 |
| March | 5 – 16 °C | 3 in 10 |
| April | 8 – 20 °C | 2 in 10 |
| May | 12 – 25 °C | 2 in 10 |
| June | 16 – 30 °C | 1 in 10 |
| July | 20 – 35 °C | 0 in 10 |
| August | 20 – 34 °C | 1 in 10 |
| September | 16 – 28 °C | 1 in 10 |
| October | 11 – 22 °C | 2 in 10 |
| November | 6 – 16 °C | 2 in 10 |
| December | 4 – 13 °C | 2 in 10 |
Getting there
From Frankfurt about 2 hrs 40 min by schedule. You land in Madrid (MAD), 14 km from the centre.
Where to stay in Madrid?
The best-known hotels
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8.6Room Gran Vía20,000 reviews
8.1Agumar Atocha★★★★ · 17,482 reviews
8.3Rincón de Gran Vía★★★ · 17,270 reviews
9.0Ok Hostel Madrid15,797 reviews
8.2Generator Madrid15,398 reviews
9.2Dear Hotel Madrid★★★★ · 13,945 reviews
8.6Hotel Mediodia★★ · 12,150 reviews
8.7II Castillas Madrid★★★ · 11,868 reviews
Worth seeing
Food and drink
Typical dishes include Sopa de ajo, garlic soup with paprika, ham, bread and egg; Callos a la madrileña, a tripe stew; and Cocido madrileño with chickpeas, ham and chorizo. Madrid-style tapas can include seafood, ham, cured meats, pickled vegetables, potato dishes and cheese.
What travellers ask
It is pleasant to be out from April to May and from September to October: 18 to 28 °C by day and rain on at most 3 days in 10. The warmest month is July at about 35 °C; it rains most often in March.
From Frankfurt about 2 hrs 40 min by schedule. You land in Madrid (MAD), 14 km from the centre.
Start with Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Royal Palace of Madrid, Almudena Cathedral, and Meseta.
No. You can use the metro, buses, Cercanías trains and taxis; driving in the centre can be confusing.
Yes. Madrid is a very safe city, and there are people out on the streets even at night. Pickpockets are a problem, though, especially on the metro, at Puerta del Sol and around Gran Vía, so keep an eye on bags and wallets.
English is increasingly common, especially among younger people. Spanish is often spoken quickly.
As of October 19, 2026. Climate: usual values from ten years, temperatures mostly from the nearest weather station (NOAA), rain from NASA POWER. Places to stay: tripbot’s hotel catalogue (LiteAPI). Places: Wikidata, OpenStreetMap and Wikivoyage. Text written by tripbot’s AI from the articles below; every number and every tip stands there.
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