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Madrid, Spain

Updated 2026-09-01

Weather

Over the next 7 days, mainly overcast. Typical temperatures 21–37°C. No rain expected.

The morning will start with clear sky and 20°C; by afternoon, clear sky with 30°C; ending with overcast and 31°C.

About this place

Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. It had a population of over 3.4 million in the city proper in 2025, and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.8 million. Madrid is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), after Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU, after Paris. The municipality covers an area of 605.77 square kilometres (233.89 sq mi). Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 660 metres (2,170 ft) above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Read more on Wikipedia

Upcoming events

- Museo Banksy Madrid at Museo Banksy Madrid, Madrid — 2026-09-02 (Arts & Theatre/Cultural) Details

- Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas at Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas, Madrid — 2026-09-02 (Arts & Theatre/Dance) Details

- Museo Banksy Madrid at Museo Banksy Madrid, Madrid — 2026-09-03 (Arts & Theatre/Cultural) Details

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Last updated 2026-09-01

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