🇬🇷 Heraklion (Crete) vs Madrid 🇪🇸
Heraklion (Crete), Greece vs Madrid, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Heraklion (Crete) is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Heraklion (Crete) is drier, with roughly 6 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇬🇷 Heraklion (Crete) | 🇪🇸 Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 23°C | 20°C |
| Hottest month | July · 31°C | July · 33°C |
| Coldest month | January (9°C low) | January (2°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 78 | 84 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | April, October, November | May, September, October |
🇬🇷 Heraklion (Crete)
Best around April, October, November. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (9°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 Heraklion (Crete) or Madrid warmer?
Heraklion (Crete) is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Heraklion (Crete) or Madrid?
Madrid is rainier — Heraklion (Crete) sees about 6 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Heraklion (Crete) vs Madrid?
Heraklion (Crete) is best around April, October, November; Madrid is best around May, September, October.
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