🇪🇸 Madrid vs Zurich 🇨🇭

Madrid, Spain vs Zurich, Switzerland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Madrid is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Madrid is drier, with roughly 74 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Madrid🇨🇭 Zurich
Avg annual high
20°C
14°C
Hottest month
July · 33°C
July · 25°C
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year
84
158
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, August, September

🇪🇸 Madrid

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

🇨🇭 Zurich

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Madrid or Zurich warmer?

Madrid is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Madrid or Zurich?

Zurich is rainier — Madrid sees about 74 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Zurich?

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

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