Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Madrid today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Madrid based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Madrid
24
Excellent
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 07:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
17:00 – 18:00 · lowest ~13 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
20
08:00
22
09:00
24
10:00
27
11:00
29
12:00
28
13:00
25
14:00
21
15:00
20
16:00
19
17:00
17
18:00
13
What affects air quality for runners in Madrid
Madrid's inland setting and intense summer sunshine create conditions where photochemical pollution can become the dominant risk. Traffic emissions still drive nitrogen dioxide near major routes, but ozone often rises citywide during hot afternoons. That means neighborhoods far from the busiest roads can still experience poor air on certain warm-weather days.