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Madrid vs Barcelona for Remote Work

Madrid and Barcelona are the two largest cities in Spain with complete remote-work profiles. Madrid has about 3.3M residents; Barcelona has about 1.7M. Madrid is the national capital.

Madrid averages 22°C in its best month, versus 21°C in Barcelona. Madrid sees about 4 rainy days that month, while Barcelona sees about 6 rainy days. Across the year, temperatures range 1–32°C in Madrid and 5–27°C in Barcelona.

Madrid sits at 665 m, versus 15 m in Barcelona.

Side-by-side

Madrid

Spain

Population
3.3M
Elevation
665 m
Best-month temperature
22°C
Best-month range
15–28°C
Best-month rain
About 4 rainy days
Year temperature range
1–32°C
National capital
Yes

Barcelona

Spain

Population
1.7M
Elevation
15 m
Best-month temperature
21°C
Best-month range
17–25°C
Best-month rain
About 6 rainy days
Year temperature range
5–27°C
National capital
No

FAQ

Which is larger, Madrid or Barcelona?
Madrid is the larger of the two complete profiles in Spain, with about 3.3M residents compared with about 1.7M in Barcelona.
How does the climate compare in Madrid vs Barcelona?
The best remote-work month is typically June in Madrid (22°C avg) and June in Barcelona (21°C avg). Rainfall that month is about 4 rainy days in Madrid versus about 6 rainy days in Barcelona.