🇪🇸 Madrid vs 🇺🇸 Phoenix

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Madrid

broken clouds

65°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 64°F

H 65°F / L 65°F

Humidity: 45%

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Phoenix

clear sky

87°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 83°F

H 90°F / L 85°F

Humidity: 15%

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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Phoenix

Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 110°F and over 100 days above 100°F annually. The city's Valley of the Sun location in the Sonoran Desert and massive urban heat island make nights especially extreme — often staying above 90°F. Monsoon season from July through September brings dramatic thunderstorms and haboobs.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇸 Madrid🇺🇸 Phoenix
Spring

46–70°F

March–May

Summer

79–96°F

June–August

Fall

55–73°F

September–November

Winter

36–50°F

December–February

Madrid vs Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madrid or Phoenix have better weather?

Madrid and Phoenix have very different climates. Hot semi-arid — very hot dry summers, cold winters, minimal rainfall Phoenix: Phoenix is the hottest major city in the United States, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Phoenix?

Best time for Madrid: April, May, October, November. Best time for Phoenix: spring and fall.

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