🇪🇸 Madrid vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife 🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Avg annual high20°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)August (27°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)February (15°C low)
Rainy days / year8467
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberApril, May, December

🇪🇸 Madrid

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (33°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇪🇸 Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Best around April, May, December. Hottest in August (27°C), coldest lows in February (15°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Santa Cruz de Tenerife warmer?

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Madrid is rainier — Santa Cruz de Tenerife sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Madrid is best around May, September, October; Santa Cruz de Tenerife is best around April, May, December.

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