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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 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 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-
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