🇪🇸 Madrid vs Riga 🇱🇻

Madrid, Spain vs Riga, Latvia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 9 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 141 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇱🇻 Riga
Avg annual high20°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-4°C low)
Rainy days / year84225
SnowRareRare
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).

🇱🇻 Riga

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (-4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Riga warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 9 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Riga?

Riga is rainier — Madrid sees about 141 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Riga?

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

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