Madrid vs Valencia

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Valencia edges ahead as the better destination in October. Valencia offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Madrid sees 9 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Valencia is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Valencia 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.

Valencia averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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.

Valencia sees 53 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Valencia the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.