🇨🇭 Bern vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Bern, Switzerland vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 78 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇭 Bern🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high14°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year16284
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Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberMay, September, October

🇨🇭 Bern

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bern or Madrid warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bern or Madrid?

Bern is rainier — Madrid sees about 78 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bern vs Madrid?

Bern is best around June, August, September; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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