🇪🇸 Madrid vs Reykjavík 🇮🇸

Madrid, Spain vs Reykjavík, Iceland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 61 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Avg annual high20°C7°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (14°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year84145
SnowRareYes
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).

🇮🇸 Reykjavík

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Reykjavík warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Reykjavík?

Reykjavík is rainier — Madrid sees about 61 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Reykjavík?

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

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