At a glance
| Metric | Madrid | Palma |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 35°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 1°C | 8°C |
| Annual rainfall | 496 mm | 522 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 10.4 h/day |
| Best months | April–May & September–October | February–May & October–December |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Madrid | Palma | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6 · Fair | 8.1 · Good | Palma |
| February | 8.6 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Palma |
| March | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Palma |
| April | 9.4 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Palma |
| May | 10.0 · Excellent | 9.8 · Excellent | Madrid |
| June | 8.6 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | Palma |
| July | 5.1 · Fair | 6.3 · Fair | Palma |
| August | 5.7 · Fair | 6.3 · Fair | Palma |
| September | 9.9 · Excellent | 8.6 · Excellent | Madrid |
| October | 9.3 · Excellent | 9.6 · Excellent | Palma |
| November | 7.5 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Palma |
| December | 5.4 · Fair | 9.1 · Excellent | Palma |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Madrid or Palma?
Palma has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 2 for Madrid — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best months to visit Madrid are April–May & September–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Palma?
The best months to visit Palma are February–May & October–December, based on six years of climate data.
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