Madrid in July
Punishingly hot and, counterintuitively, easier to visit — the museums are cool, air-conditioned and calmer than in May.
Is July a good time to visit Madrid?
July is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
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Tours and tickets in Madrid, from our booking partner.
What’s on in July
- Madrid Orgullo Pride (early July)
- Peak heat
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July 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 July.
Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Madrid?
July is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Madrid in July?
Madrid sits at roughly 66/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in July?
Expect highs around 34°C and lows near 19°C in July, with about 2 wet days across the month.