🇧🇪 Bruges vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Bruges, Belgium 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 66 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇧🇪 Bruges🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high14°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (23°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year15084
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇧🇪 Bruges

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bruges or Madrid warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Bruges or Madrid?

Bruges is rainier — Madrid sees about 66 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bruges vs Madrid?

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

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