Madrid vs Valencia

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in September. Madrid offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Valencia sees 11 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Valencia is also comfortable at 27°C.

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

Madrid reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during September. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Valencia averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Madrid receives approximately 21 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during September. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Valencia sees 60 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 3 rain days and 39 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.