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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 2025

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Barcelona in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +88°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 35 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 hottest month of the year in Barcelona;

Average weather

☀️
+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+72°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
35 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +88°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +84°F.

Is Barcelona warm or cold in October?

Barcelona is typically hot in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

October is the hottest month in Barcelona, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Barcelona in October

Barcelona weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+88°F+88°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+72°F+72°F+72°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+99°F+97°F
Rainfall
40 mm35 mm34 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%81%82%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
224
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
171716
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 40 mm to 35 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

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 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Barcelona is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 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
Total precipitation in October is about 27 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Barcelona wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Barcelona?

This is the weather in Barcelona in October 2024:
1 October
☁️
+87°F
2 October
☁️
+88°F
3 October
☁️
+87°F
4 October
☁️
+88°F
5 October
☁️
+87°F
6 October
☁️
+85°F
7 October
☁️
+86°F
8 October
☁️
+87°F
9 October
☀️
+87°F
10 October
☀️
+87°F
11 October
☀️
+87°F
12 October
☀️
+87°F
13 October
☀️
+87°F
14 October
☁️
+88°F
15 October
☁️
+88°F
16 October
☀️
+88°F
17 October
☀️
+87°F
18 October
☁️
+86°F
19 October
☀️
+87°F
20 October
☁️
+89°F
21 October
☁️
+89°F
22 October
🌧️
+84°F
23 October
☁️
+86°F
24 October
☁️
+87°F
25 October
☁️
+86°F
26 October
☁️
+87°F
27 October
☁️
+87°F
28 October
☁️
+88°F
29 October
☁️
+87°F
30 October
☁️
+86°F
31 October
☁️
+85°F
In October 2024 Barcelona had 8 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 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 2021 (+83°F) and the highest in 2014 (+91°F). The driest year was 2024 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 654 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?

Absolutely, October is hot in Barcelona. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Barcelona rainy in October?

Barcelona is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Barcelona in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Barcelona in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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.