🇪🇸 Madrid vs Rome 🇮🇹

Madrid, Spain vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 2 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high20°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year8482
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).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Rome?

Madrid is rainier — Rome sees about 2 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Rome?

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

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