Madrid in September
The city comes back to life as temperatures fall into the twenties — one of the two genuinely best months to be here.
Is September a good time to visit Madrid?
September is one of the busiest months in Madrid, at about 74/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
What’s on in September
- Cultural season restarts
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Madrid, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Madrid.
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Madrid?
September is one of the busiest months in Madrid, at about 74/100. If you can move your dates, January is far calmer.
How crowded is Madrid in September?
Madrid sits at roughly 74/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 12 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Madrid in September?
Expect highs around 28°C and lows near 15°C in September, with about 4 wet days across the month.