Best Time to Visit Barcelona
Spain · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Barcelona, plan your trip for April to June and September to October. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (89°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 5°C (40°F). Rain is heaviest in October, at about 68 mm (2.7 in), and lightest in December, at 26 mm (1.0 in).
Barcelona weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C 56°F | 5°C 40°F | 32 mm | 5 | 74% | 3.2 | Good 7.6 |
| February | 15°C 58°F | 5°C 41°F | 26 mm | 5 | 72% | 3.9 | Excellent 8.1 |
| March | 17°C 63°F | 7°C 45°F | 45 mm | 7 | 70% | 4.8 | Excellent 9.1 |
| April | 20°C 68°F | 10°C 50°F | 49 mm | 8 | 69% | 5.6 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 24°C 75°F | 14°C 56°F | 46 mm | 8 | 65% | 6.8 | Excellent 10 |
| June | 28°C 83°F | 18°C 64°F | 33 mm | 7 | 63% | 8.9 | Excellent 9.9 |
| July | 31°C 89°F | 21°C 70°F | 26 mm | 5 | 62% | 10.7 | Excellent 8 |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 21°C 70°F | 39 mm | 7 | 64% | 8.9 | Excellent 8.2 |
| September | 27°C 81°F | 18°C 65°F | 59 mm | 9 | 69% | 6.1 | Excellent 9.8 |
| October | 23°C 74°F | 15°C 58°F | 68 mm | 8 | 74% | 4.2 | Excellent 9.8 |
| November | 18°C 64°F | 9°C 48°F | 57 mm | 7 | 75% | 3.4 | Excellent 9 |
| December | 15°C 58°F | 6°C 42°F | 26 mm | 4 | 76% | 3.4 | Excellent 8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
The best time to visit Barcelona is April to June and September to October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Barcelona?
July is the hottest month in Barcelona, with an average high of 31°C (89°F).
What is the coldest month in Barcelona?
January is the coldest month in Barcelona, with an average low of 5°C (40°F).
What is the rainiest month in Barcelona?
October is the wettest month, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 26 mm (1.0 in).
Nearby destinations
- Andorra la Vella135 km · best June to September
- Palma207 km · best May to October
- Ibiza283 km · best May to October
- Valencia302 km · best March to May and October to November
- Marseille339 km · best April to June and September to October
- Bordeaux444 km · best July to October
- Cannes465 km · best May to June and September
- Nice491 km · best May to September
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