🇩🇰 Copenhagen vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Copenhagen, Denmark vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇰 Copenhagen🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high12°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)July (33°C)
Coldest monthFebruary (-2°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year12784
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇩🇰 Copenhagen

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-2°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Copenhagen or Madrid warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Copenhagen or Madrid?

Copenhagen is rainier — Madrid sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Copenhagen vs Madrid?

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

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