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Madrid Winter Packing List: What to Pack for December, January and February

Madrid in winter surprises a lot of visitors. The assumption is that Spain equals warm, but Madrid sits on the central Meseta plateau at 650 metres above sea level. It is one

Madrid Summer Packing List: What to Pack for June, July and August

Madrid in summer is serious heat at serious altitude. The city sits at 667 metres above sea level on the Castilian Meseta, which amplifies the heat and reduces the moderating effect of

Madrid Spring Packing List: What to Pack for March, April and May

Madrid spring moves fast. March sits at 12-16C, still cool in the mornings, with occasional wind off the Guadarrama mountains and some cloudy days. April reaches 15-20C and is excellent:

Madrid Autumn Packing List: What to Pack for September, October and November

Madrid in autumn is one of southern Europe's better-value city breaks. September still carries real summer warmth but the brutal August heat has broken. October is a strong window: 18-

Madrid in September: What to Expect

Madrid in July and August is hot, and many Madrilenos actually leave the city for the coast. September brings them back, the city wakes up, and the combination of warm weather and

Madrid in October: What to Expect

Madrid in October works on almost every level. The summer heat drops to something that feels like proper weather for walking, the Prado and Reina Sofia become manageable rather than overwhelming, and

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