Madrid's Climate
Perched on Spain's central plateau at around 650 m, Madrid has a continental Mediterranean climate with wide seasonal swings. Summers (June–September) are dry and scorching, with daytime highs of 32–38°C that can top 40°C during heatwaves, while winters (December–February) are cold and dry, with nights near freezing and occasional light snow. Rainfall is sparse and concentrated in spring and autumn, and skies stay clear for much of the year.