🇪🇸 Madrid vs Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Madrid, Spain vs Rotterdam, Netherlands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 73 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Avg annual high20°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year84157
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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).

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Rotterdam warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is rainier — Madrid sees about 73 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Rotterdam?

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

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