🇫🇷 Bordeaux vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Bordeaux, France vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 51 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Bordeaux🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high19°C20°C
Hottest monthAugust (27°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (4°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year13584
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberMay, September, October

🇫🇷 Bordeaux

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (27°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bordeaux or Madrid warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bordeaux or Madrid?

Bordeaux is rainier — Madrid sees about 51 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bordeaux vs Madrid?

Bordeaux is best around May, September, October; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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