Madrid vs Valencia

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in July. Madrid offers 14 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Valencia sees 14 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Madrid can feel quite hot at 32°C, so plan for heat. Valencia runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Madrid is the stronger choice in July.

Madrid reaches an average high of 32°C (90°F) and drops to 19°C (66°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Valencia averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 21°C (70°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.

Madrid receives approximately 6 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during July. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Valencia sees 8 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.