🇪🇸 Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela 🇪🇸

Madrid, Spain vs Santiago de Compostela, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 64 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela
Avg annual high20°C18°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year84148
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, September

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Santiago de Compostela warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Santiago de Compostela?

Santiago de Compostela is rainier — Madrid sees about 64 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela?

Madrid is best around May, September, October; Santiago de Compostela is best around June, July, September.

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