🇪🇸 Madrid vs Palermo 🇮🇹

Madrid, Spain vs Palermo, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Palermo is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 20 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇮🇹 Palermo
Avg annual high20°C22°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year84104
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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).

🇮🇹 Palermo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Palermo warmer?

Palermo is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Palermo?

Palermo is rainier — Madrid sees about 20 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Palermo?

Madrid is best around May, September, October; Palermo is best around April, May, October.

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