🇬🇷 Athens vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Athens, Greece vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Athens is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Athens is drier, with roughly 28 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇷 Athens🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high22°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (7°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year5684
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇬🇷 Athens

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Athens or Madrid warmer?

Athens is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Athens or Madrid?

Madrid is rainier — Athens sees about 28 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Athens vs Madrid?

Athens is best around April, May, October; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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