Madrid in October
Clear skies, comfortable days and a second autumn crest driven by the long weekend in the middle of the month.
Is October a good time to visit Madrid?
October is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 70/100. 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 October
- Hispanic Day long weekend (12 October)
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October 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 October.
Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit Madrid?
October is a middling month in Madrid — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Madrid in October?
Madrid sits at roughly 70/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 8 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in October?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 11°C in October, with about 7 wet days across the month.