🇪🇸 Madrid vs 🇺🇸 Raleigh

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Madrid

broken clouds

62°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 60°F

H 62°F / L 62°F

Humidity: 46%

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Raleigh

moderate rain

71°F

Moderate Rain

Feels like 72°F

H 72°F / L 70°F

Humidity: 78%

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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Raleigh

Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. At 315 feet on the Piedmont, the city has a warm humid subtropical climate with hot summers. The rapid growth of the Research Triangle has created one of the Southeast's most intensifying urban heat islands from farmland conversion to development.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇪🇸 Madrid🇺🇸 Raleigh
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 Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Madrid or Raleigh have better weather?

Madrid and Raleigh have very different climates. Hot semi-arid — very hot dry summers, cold winters, minimal rainfall Raleigh: Raleigh is North Carolina's capital and part of the Research Triangle with Durham and Chapel Hill. A. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Madrid vs Raleigh?

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

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