🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve) vs Madrid 🇪🇸

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

Warmer · Faro (Algarve)Drier · Faro (Algarve)

Climate at a glance

🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high
22°C
20°C
Hottest month
August · 29°C
July · 33°C
Coldest monthJanuary (10°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year
56
84
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Best months to visitMay, June, OctoberMay, September, October

🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Faro (Algarve) or Madrid warmer?

Faro (Algarve) is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Faro (Algarve) or Madrid?

Madrid is rainier — Faro (Algarve) sees about 28 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Faro (Algarve) vs Madrid?

Faro (Algarve) is best around May, June, October; Madrid is best around May, September, October.

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