🇪🇸 Madrid vs Moscow 🇷🇺

Madrid, Spain vs Moscow, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 10 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 130 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇷🇺 Moscow
Avg annual high20°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (24°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-9°C low)
Rainy days / year84214
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

🇷🇺 Moscow

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Moscow warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 10 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Moscow?

Moscow is rainier — Madrid sees about 130 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Moscow?

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

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