Madrid in May 2025 – is it worth going? Weather and reviews, air temperature, how to dress, prices in hotels and excursions. What to see in Madrid in early May and the end of spring and what to do: holidays and festivals, where to go nearby – in a detailed review of Eurotraveler.
You have every right to doubt, but from our point of view May is the best month for traveling. Not those, of course, that ends at the warm sea. And of course, not those that set their goal to detect surviving glaciers and skiing. It is about another, much more common format-excursion and cognitive.
So, in the epilogue of spring or at the Empire of Summer – as you like more – it’s time to go to unknown or well -known lands. To enjoy the spectacle of a violently blooming nature.
In this sense, the idea to visit in May Madrid, having made a trip for a few days or for a whole week – looks promising. Especially if you take into account that in addition to warm weather, which will clearly favor on foot excursions around the city and trips to its suburbs will be expected by completely slutty events.
In the form of traditional, but passing in the Spanish capital only once a year, holidays.
One of them is dedicated to Madrid’s Day, May 2. And the second lasts 3 days at all – this is how St. Isidore, the heavenly patron saint of the city, is remembered here.
However, let’s start with the main one. For only having studied it and without frightening, the tourist is convinced that the plan has the right to implement.
Weather in Madrid in May
I must arrange an active traveler, intending to see and visit as much as possible. Although recently spring in Spain has ended on such a major note that I want to forget about palaces and museums, rushing to the sea – it becomes too hot for walking around the city jungle.
In early May, in Madrid, the air temperature, however, is not every year such that you want to undress and walk along the streets in completely summer clothes. Since in the first decade of the month there can be both +15-17 ° C (during the day), and all +26-28 ° C. Moreover, one does not cancel the second at all-the periods of cool and very hot weather change each other in a rather sharp manner.
At night it should be prepared for completely sobering +10-12 ° C. Sometimes even more significant cooling happen – up to +8 ° C.
In mid -May, the weather in Madrid is inclined to stabilize. In the sense that over a week or two air temperature avoids significant fluctuations. And on the day a day, meteorrognosis will promise something in the range of +20-25 ° C.
To the start of the third decade of the month, temperatures up to +28-30 ° C are possible-in rare cases (and for a day or two) up to +32-35 ° C. But actually, it becomes so hot in Madrid only at the end of May. And-again-not every year: there is (not very large) probability that the atmosphere will simply refuse to warm up above +25-26 ° C
At the same time, it will still not even be cool, but frankly cold – this is a feature of a pronounced continental type of climate. So on the threshold of summer, walking on night Madrid is best in real jackets and sweaters-the air temperature at this time drops into the range of +12-15 ° C. Although yes, in the form of a favor can be +17 ° C.
Sunny days are in the vast majority, which makes you pay attention to the choice of clothes. And, in particular, they force travelers to stock up on wide -brimmed hats and sunglasses.
Otherwise, you will encounter certain inconvenience when you decide to see Madrid’s main attractions in the midst of the day. For example, because of the blinding sun, you will not be able to catch the desired angle for photography in an open place. Or just decide that there will be enough walking on hot areas and avenues
Rains
The average monthly rainfall in May Madrid rarely exceeds 30-40 mm. And the number of not just cloudy, but obviously rainy days-2-3 for the whole month-so few that it is not able to make adjustments to the plan of excursion events.
One way or another, but before, as well as during a visit, we recommend that you at times view the fresh forecasts of local meteorologists. And make a timely change in your own plans.
For example, with a high probability of rain, instead of a walking tour of the streets and squares, it is quite possible to visit one of Madrid’s best museums. Perhaps to ride in Segovia, located a little north of the capital of Spain. Or visit Toledo – this city is guaranteed to fall into your soul in absolutely any weather.
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How to dress
It is worth remembering that Spain is considered the most mountainous country in Europe. As for its capital, it is located on a vast plateau at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level.
Therefore, despite the general optimistic of weather forecasts, in May in Madrid it is worth dressing “according to the weather”. What implies the obvious: a certain amount of clothing capable of warming in the suitcase should be present. In particular, be sure to take a winding or jacket with you on a trip. And also: cardigan, sweater or jacket!
After all, Madrid even at the end of May observes significant changes in day and night temperatures. So easily dressed tourist (ka) risks specifically freezing during, for example, an evening tapas.
We will also advise you not to forget to take the sunscreen with you or buy it in place. Since, as already mentioned above, in the middle of the May Day, Madrid streets sometimes hot. And the sun fries with such force, as if intended to bake people to crust.
Prices 2025
It will turn out to remove individual apartments or a good hotel in Madrid at the finish of the spring if you have an amount of about 80-120 € per day (for 2 people). What is very few if you are aware of what, for example, in May, prices in hotels in Paris in May.
Of course, for a similar amount you are not in the very center. But – to tell the truth – and not very far from it – if you approach the case responsibly and booked the apartments (number) of the month 3 before the trip.
For example, the Emba Room Hotel is located 1.5 kilometers from the atoch station and at the same distance from the Queen of Sofia Museum. Which allows you to plan a variety of walking routes: how to walk around Madrid and go beyond it.
In particular, having settled here, it will be easy for you to go to Aranhues or Escoral. In just a day, go and see Severe or Toledo.
Toc Hostel Madrid is just remarkably locked. Having left the space of which, in a couple of minutes you will pose against the background of a bear and strawberry wood on Puerta del Sol.
Yes, this is a hostel. But he is so remarkable that he rents out individual numbers for 2-3 people with his own bathroom, and offers to settle in the common room (for ~ 60 € per day).
Excursions and car rental
As you probably already know, it is far from necessary to plan the route on your own and getting interesting facts about a particular place of the Spanish capital. Since tours with guides (and audio guides) drive around the city. Which are … reasonable!
For example, for a day-based subscription to buses with an open top of Hop-on Hop-OFF, giving the opportunity to get acquainted with the city in a short time, take from 25 €. And for 250 € (for a group of up to 6 people) you can visit Severe, and then also examine Toledo!
Buy a ticket in Prado, which makes it possible to avoid the queue at the cashier – and in May it can be very long – it will turn out by spending less than 20 €. And having paid from 35 €, you will become a member of the tour of the Museum of Spain. That is, you can find out about the true masterpieces exhibited in Prado’s halls, much more!
If excursions in Madrid and beyond you can recognize inexpensive entertainment, then not everyone will be able to rent a car in Spain.
Since for the day of rental even a tiny vehicle will be asked to pay from 55-60 €. Plus, in some cases, an impressive deposit amount will be frozen on the card account.
What to do
We published detailed inspection routes for the inspection of the most interesting places in Madrid in the corresponding material. But for your convenience, of course, we give here the abbreviated version of our leadership.
On the City Day, May 2, and this date is dedicated to the anniversary of the celebration of the popular uprising against the Napoleonic troops of 1808, a colorful military parade and other entertainment measures are being held in the Spanish capital. The period from May 13 to May 15, when the day of St. Isidore is celebrated in Madrid with pomp, is even more saturated with events.
We will also advise you to pay close attention to the main museums of the Spanish capital – they rightfully belong to the best in the world! Again, the trio of the most famous (museums of Prado, Tissen-Branimssa, Queen Sofia) is located within walking distance from each other-next to the Prado Boulevard. And in principle, a tourist can bypass them all in 1 day not too trepidantly related to painting.
You should also look in Madrid and a couple of other extremely interesting museums!
There is definitely a visit to the Madrid Museum of Joaquin Sorole, the most famous Spanish impressionist. Lovers of the beautiful will definitely like the collection collected by Serralbo marquises. Moreover, she loses in a family mansion, located only half a kilometer from the Madrid Royal Palace.
Naturally, a rare tourist will miss the opportunity to visit (still an official) monument residence. It is quite reasonably belonging to the largest palaces of the world and surrounded by magnificent gardens, in May, they are truly a wonderful sight.
For the company, go to the main city cathedral of St. Almuden. Dolgostro, put into operation only at the end of the 20th century, after the end of the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona!
Among the top attractions of Madrid belongs to two of its historical areas. The elegant Plaza-Major, dating from the beginning of the 17th century, and standing on the site of the city gate of Puerta del Sol, in the paving stones of which the famous “zero kilometer” is mounted. From which, according to tradition, all distances in Spain are counted!
Where to go
We mentioned a couple of times about the need for a trip to Mayvia a couple of times. In this section, we give another significant reason for this-in the city there is one of the most beautiful royal palaces of Spain, La-granch Philip V. Standing in the middle of a well-groomed and very green park!
Also at the end of spring there is every reason to go to the suburban residence of the monarchs, the Aranhuez Palace. Perhaps on a special “strawberry train” – this fragrant berry of a new crop begins to appear on the shelves of Spanish stores long before the onset of summer.
Naturally, you should visit the Escoral. It is possible that in the first place!
Since in the summer months the area in which this grandiose-monastery stands is obviously overheating. But at the end of spring you can still avoid thermal and solar shock without tension. And even to have fun, walking both the beloved castle of Philip II and the surrounding gardens.
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