🇫🇮 Helsinki vs Madrid 🇪🇸

Helsinki, Finland vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 80 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇫🇮 Helsinki🇪🇸 Madrid
Avg annual high
9°C
20°C
Hottest month
July · 22°C
July · 33°C
Coldest monthFebruary (-8°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year
164
84
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustMay, September, October

🇫🇮 Helsinki

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-8°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 Helsinki or Madrid warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Helsinki or Madrid?

Helsinki is rainier — Madrid sees about 80 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Helsinki vs Madrid?

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

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