🇪🇸 Madrid vs St. Petersburg 🇷🇺

Madrid, Spain vs St. Petersburg, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 149 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇷🇺 St. Petersburg
Avg annual high20°C9°C
Hottest monthJuly (33°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year84233
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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).

🇷🇺 St. Petersburg

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or St. Petersburg warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is rainier — Madrid sees about 149 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs St. Petersburg?

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

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