Madrid in April
Easter week fills the hotels and the Retiro comes into blossom; expect the first real competition for restaurant tables.
Is April a good time to visit Madrid?
April is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Madrid, from our booking partner.
What’s on in April
- Semana Santa (movable)
- Spring school breaks
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Madrid, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Madrid.
Attraction guides in Madrid
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in April.
Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Madrid?
April is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Madrid in April?
Madrid sits at roughly 68/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in April?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 7°C in April, with about 7 wet days across the month.