🇮🇪 Dublin vs 🇪🇸 Madrid

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Dublin

scattered clouds

47°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 42°F

H 47°F / L 45°F

Humidity: 57%

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Madrid

broken clouds

61°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 59°F

H 61°F / L 61°F

Humidity: 47%

Climate Overview

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Dublin

Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes

Best monthsMay, June, July, August
AvoidNovember, December, January, February
Annual rain28 inches (720 mm) — spread across all months

Dublin's climate is famously wet and mild. It never gets very hot or very cold. Rain is possible any day of the year. Summer brings long twilight evenings; winters are dark and stormy.

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Madrid

Hot semi-arid — very hot dry summers, cold winters, minimal rainfall

Best monthsApril, May, October, November
AvoidJuly, August (extreme heat)
Annual rain15 inches (374 mm)

Madrid sits on the Castilian plateau at 2,100 feet (640m), giving it more extreme temperatures than coastal Spanish cities. Summers are scorching and dry (one of Europe's hottest capitals); winters are cold and crisp. Spring and fall are ideal.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇪 Dublin🇪🇸 Madrid
Spring

42–57°F

March–May

46–70°F

March–May

Summer

55–66°F

June–August

79–96°F

June–August

Fall

46–59°F

September–November

55–73°F

September–November

Winter

37–46°F

December–February

36–50°F

December–February

Dublin vs Madrid: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dublin or Madrid have better weather?

Dublin and Madrid have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, rainy, windy year-round, no extremes Madrid: Hot semi-arid — very hot dry summers, cold winters, minimal rainfall. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Dublin vs Madrid?

Best time for Dublin: May, June, July, August. Best time for Madrid: April, May, October, November.

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