🇪🇸 Madrid vs Manchester 🇬🇧

Madrid, Spain vs Manchester, United Kingdom — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 109 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇬🇧 Manchester
Avg annual high20°C13°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (20°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year84193
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, September

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

🇬🇧 Manchester

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (20°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Manchester warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Manchester?

Manchester is rainier — Madrid sees about 109 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Manchester?

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

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