Madrid in July
Very hot, very sunny, very Madrid.
The short answer
July is a good time to visit Madrid.
July is intensely hot, particularly in the afternoon, but Madrid’s long summer evenings remain a major attraction. The city can feel quieter during the hottest hours as locals adapt their schedules.
7.5/10 overall20–33°CModerate crowds$$ (Moderate)
Weather6.5/10
Crowds6/10
Prices7/10
Events8.5/10
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–33°C
- Intensely hot, particularly in the afternoon
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate — quieter during the hottest hours
- Prices
- $$ (Moderate)
- Moderate
+Long sunny days + late nights
–Serious daytime heat
My tip for July
Start early, take a long afternoon break and make the most of the city after sunset.
- Sun
- Nightlife
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Madrid, 9th for weather, 11th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Madrid in July
- Plan around the heat
- Madrid is much easier to explore when you respect the temperature. In July and August, avoid scheduling long walking routes in the middle of the afternoon. Start early, slow down over lunch and save parks, rooftops and neighbourhood wandering for the cooler evening hours.
July–August
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