🇪🇸 Madrid vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda) 🇮🇹

Madrid, Spain vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda), Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is drier, with roughly 8 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇮🇹 Olbia (Costa Smeralda)
Avg annual high20°C22°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)February (7°C low)
Rainy days / year8476
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

🇮🇹 Olbia (Costa Smeralda)

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Olbia (Costa Smeralda) warmer?

Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Olbia (Costa Smeralda)?

Madrid is rainier — Olbia (Costa Smeralda) sees about 8 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda)?

Madrid is best around May, September, October; Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is best around April, May, October.

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