🇪🇸 Madrid vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Madrid

clear sky

44°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 36°F

H 44°F / L 44°F

Humidity: 69%

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London

broken clouds

55°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 54°F

H 57°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 79%

Climate Overview

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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.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇸 Madrid🇬🇧 London
Spring

46–70°F

March–May

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

79–96°F

June–August

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

55–73°F

September–November

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

36–50°F

December–February

38–46°F

December–February

Madrid vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madrid or London have better weather?

Madrid and London have very different climates. Hot semi-arid — very hot dry summers, cold winters, minimal rainfall London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs London?

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

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