What to do in Madrid when too hot?
What to do in Madrid when too hot? Head to a park Away from the narrow streets of the city centre, Madrid's parks provide welcome shade and cool during the heat of the summer. Retiro Park is the ideal spot for a picnic in the shade, while the lakeside restaurants of the Casa de Campo are a cool place to shelter on a boiling hot day.
How do you beat the heat in Spain?
- Take cool showers rather than warm ones. If you have trouble getting to sleep taking a cool shower just before going to bed can help cool down.
- Stay inside Air Conditioned places or in the shade. Especially in the hottest parts of the day.
Where in Spain is not too hot in August?
La Palma (Canary Islands) The greenest and most mountainous of the Canary Islands is cooler on average than the other islands in Spain's Atlantic archipelago, with average summer temperatures on the coast staying below 28C.
Is Madrid unbearable in the summer?
July and August are Madrid's hottest months. Daytime temperatures will stay at 31°C (88°F) or above, but there are many unbearably hot days at 35°C to 40°C. This can be unpleasant, so if you dislike hot weather, you are advised not to visit Madrid in mid-summer.