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When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
In general the best time to visit Barcelona is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +81°F in August and it has 13 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Barcelona in different months
This is the average weather in Barcelona for each month based on historic data:
In July the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +81°F.
January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during August.
Climate in Barcelona
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Barcelona for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +73°F | +72°F | +79°F | +79°F | +91°F | +99°F | +93°F | +97°F | +90°F | +86°F | +77°F | +72°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +55°F | +59°F | +63°F | +68°F | +75°F | +81°F | +81°F | +77°F | +70°F | +63°F | +57°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°F | +30°F | +34°F | +41°F | +46°F | +52°F | +59°F | +61°F | +54°F | +41°F | +36°F | +30°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +58°F | +56°F | +58°F | +62°F | +69°F | +77°F | +79°F | +79°F | +79°F | +75°F | +68°F | +63°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 73 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 47 | 34 | 46 | 53 | 48 | 33 | 28 | 55 | 82 | 85 | 67 | 39 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 14 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Barcelona during the whole year:
The hottest month in Barcelona is August with average maximum temperature going up to +81°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +45°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Barcelona during the whole year:
Barcelona achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +76°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +55°F in average.
When can you swim in Barcelona?
You can swim in Barcelona from June to October:
- In June - October the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Barcelona looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Barcelona is October with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Barcelona during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 28 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 11 rainy days and 85 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barcelona:
What is the hottest month in Barcelona?
The hottest month in Barcelona is August with average maximum temperature of +81°F.
What is the coldest month in Barcelona?
The coldest month in Barcelona is January with minimum temperatures of +45°F.
Is Barcelona worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Barcelona in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +81°F and 13 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Barcelona?
if you're looking to visit Barcelona when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 28 mm of rain.
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, 2023.
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.