Madrid
Decide whether to visit or live in Madrid, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Madrid?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel advice highlights updated entry requirements for Gibraltar and advises visitors to be aware of local regulations on nitrous oxide. Standard precautions for personal safety in a major European capital apply.
high source confidence · current planning signal, not a personal-safety guaranteeSee the evidence and calculation
- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Potential fines for possession or sale of nitrous oxide
- Standard urban safety considerations (pickpocketing, traffic)
- Health services are widely available in Madrid
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Madrid month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Madrid are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and March the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 | 1.5 | 40 | 6.7 |
| February | 13.7 | 2.9 | 25 | 8.4 |
| March | 15.7 | 4.8 | 77 | 8.8 |
| April | 19.0 | 7.5 | 67 | 10.7 |
| May | 24.1 | 11.5 | 42 | 12.6 |
| June | 29.9 | 16.7 | 21 | 13.2 |
| July | 34.3 | 20.1 | 6 | 13.9 |
| August | 33.7 | 20.1 | 12 | 12.7 |
| September | 27.1 | 15.1 | 52 | 11.0 |
| October | 21.9 | 11.1 | 64 | 8.6 |
| November | 14.3 | 5.8 | 52 | 7.1 |
| December | 11.2 | 3.2 | 46 | 6.3 |
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People and places shaping Madrid
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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026Past and future events in Madrid
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No future event in Madrid currently has a sufficiently reliable date and source. This is checked again on every refresh.
Previously
- May 2, 1808 uprising against French occupation
Crowd gathered near the Royal Palace protesting French attempts to evict the Bourbon family, sparking a city‑wide uprising.
- Spanish Civil War siege of Madrid (1936‑1939)
Madrid served as a Republican stronghold, endured aerial bombing and a prolonged siege before falling to Francoist forces.
- 1978 Constitution confirms Madrid as capital
The new Spanish constitution explicitly designates Madrid as the capital of Spain.
- 2005 leading European destination for migrants
Madrid was identified as the top European destination for migrants from developing countries.
- 2015‑2019 renaturalisation of the Manzanares river
During Mayor Manuela Carmena's term, the course of the Manzanares was restored and opened to the public.
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01 · OverviewMadrid, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Madrid took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Madrid
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Madrid
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Madrid
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Madrid
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Madrid
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Madrid
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is Madrid located and what are its coordinates?
Madrid is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 40.4165, -3.7026 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Madrid?
Madrid has a recorded population of approximately 3,255,944 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Madrid?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Madrid include es-ES, ca, gl, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Madrid?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Madrid, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.