Madrid vs Porto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in October. Madrid offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 7 rain days, while Porto sees 9 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Porto is also comfortable at 20°C.

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

Madrid reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Porto averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 October.

Madrid receives approximately 58 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during October. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Porto sees 166 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 6 rain days and 108 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.