Madrid vs Sierra Nevada: which is better, month by month
Madrid beats Sierra Nevada in all 12 months — its lead peaks in September (92 vs 13).
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Madrid vs Sierra Nevada — all 12 months
| Month | Madrid | Sierra Nevada | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68Ccold, a little rain, muggy air | 59Dcold, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 9 |
| February | 76Bcool, dry, clean air | 54Dcold, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 22 |
| March | 78Bcool, a little rain, clean air | 51Dcold, rainy, clean air | Madrid | 27 |
| April | 86Anice, a little rain, clean air | 37Fcool, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 49 |
| May | 95Snice, a little rain, clean air | 23Fcool, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 72 |
| June | 88Ahot, dry | 15Fnice, dry, clean air | Madrid | 73 |
| July | 77Bsweltering, dry, clean air | 17Fwarm, dry, clean air | Madrid | 60 |
| August | 81Ahot, dry, clean air | 16Fwarm, dry, clean air | Madrid | 65 |
| September | 92Swarm, dry, clean air | 13Fnice, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 79 |
| October | 87Anice, a little rain, clean air | 21Fcool, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 66 |
| November | 73Bcool, a little rain, muggy air | 40Fcold, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 33 |
| December | 67Ccold, a little rain, muggy air | 49Fcold, a little rain, clean air | Madrid | 18 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is September (92 vs 13). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.