🇮🇸 Akureyri vs Madrid 🇪🇸
Akureyri, Iceland vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 179 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇮🇸 Akureyri | 🇪🇸 Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 6°C | 20°C |
| Hottest month | July · 14°C | July · 33°C |
| Coldest month | December (-6°C low) | January (2°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 263 | 84 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | May, September, October |
🇮🇸 Akureyri
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in December (-6°C).
🇪🇸 Madrid
Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Akureyri or Madrid warmer?
Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Akureyri or Madrid?
Akureyri is rainier — Madrid sees about 179 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Akureyri vs Madrid?
Akureyri is best around June, July, August; Madrid is best around May, September, October.