Weather Comparison
Porto vs Madrid
Side-by-side weather comparison for April
April Weather: Porto vs Madrid
| Metric | Porto | Madrid | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 17°C (63°F) | 18°C (64°F)▲ | Madrid |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F)▲ | 6°C (43°F) | Porto |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 8 days▲ | Madrid |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 123 mm | 46 mm▲ | Madrid |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Madrid |
Which City is Better in April?
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Madrid edges ahead as the better destination in April. Madrid offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Porto sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Porto sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Madrid is also comfortable at 18°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Madrid is the stronger choice in April.
Temperature Comparison in April
Porto reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Madrid averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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 April.
Rainfall Comparison in April
Porto receives approximately 123 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Madrid sees 46 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Madrid the drier option by 4 rain days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
What to Pack: Porto vs Madrid
Packing for Porto in April
Highs of 17°C, lows of 10°C, 12 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓waterproof jacket
- ✓compact umbrella
- ✓waterproof shoes
Packing for Madrid in April
Highs of 18°C, lows of 6°C, 8 rain days
- ✓warm layers
- ✓a mid-weight jacket
- ✓long trousers
- ✓a packable rain jacket
- ✓an umbrella
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during April.
Year-Round Comparison: Porto vs Madrid
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month of the year, helping you find the best time to visit either city.April is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Porto | Madrid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 13°C | 12d | 9°C | 7d |
| Feb | 14°C | 10d | 12°C | 6d |
| Mar | 16°C | 10d | 15°C | 7d |
| Apr | 17°C | 12d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 20°C | 11d | 22°C | 7d |
| Jun | 23°C | 6d | 28°C | 3d |
| Jul | 25°C | 4d | 32°C | 1d |
| Aug | 26°C | 4d | 32°C | 2d |
| Sep | 24°C | 6d | 26°C | 4d |
| Oct | 20°C | 13d | 20°C | 7d |
| Nov | 16°C | 13d | 13°C | 7d |
| Dec | 14°C | 13d | 10°C | 7d |
Porto Weather in April
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