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Barcelona in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Barcelona in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Barcelona in October 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Barcelona in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +70°F during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 7 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 86 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • October is usually the wettest month of the year in Barcelona;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Barcelona has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Barcelona in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Barcelona for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +59°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +73°F.

Is Barcelona warm or cold in October?

Barcelona is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +66°F to +61°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Barcelona:

Climate in Barcelona in October

Barcelona weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+77°F+70°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+41°F+36°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+77°F
Rainfall
82 mm86 mm68 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%74%72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
121113
Cloudy days
111312
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 82 mm to 86 mm. Humidity rises from 71% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in September to 11 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Barcelona in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Barcelona is gradually decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Barcelona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 26%, leading to total precipitation of around 47 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
October is one of the rainiest months in Barcelona, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Barcelona wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Barcelona?

This is the weather in Barcelona in October 2023:
1 October
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+76°F
2 October
☀️
+81°F
3 October
☀️
+76°F
4 October
☀️
+77°F
5 October
☀️
+75°F
6 October
☀️
+75°F
7 October
🌧️
+69°F
8 October
🌧️
+71°F
9 October
☀️
+72°F
10 October
☁️
+73°F
11 October
☀️
+72°F
12 October
☀️
+75°F
13 October
☀️
+78°F
14 October
☀️
+76°F
15 October
☀️
+77°F
16 October
☀️
+77°F
17 October
☁️
+76°F
18 October
☀️
+77°F
19 October
☀️
+77°F
20 October
☀️
+75°F
21 October
☀️
+79°F
22 October
☀️
+79°F
23 October
☀️
+77°F
24 October
☀️
+79°F
25 October
☀️
+78°F
26 October
☀️
+80°F
27 October
☀️
+76°F
28 October
☀️
+75°F
29 October
☁️
+71°F
30 October
☀️
+72°F
31 October
☀️
+73°F
In October 2023 Barcelona had 26 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Barcelona climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Barcelona in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+68°F) and the highest in 2022 (+82°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1987 with 287 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barcelona in October:

Is October a good time to visit Barcelona?

October is a really good time to go to Barcelona. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Barcelona.

Can you sunbathe in Barcelona in October?

October has mild temperatures in Barcelona. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Barcelona rainy in October?

Barcelona is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Barcelona in October?

The amount of sunny days in Barcelona during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Barcelona

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Barcelona, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.