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When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
In general the best time to visit Barcelona is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, September, October, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is May, September, October. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in October and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August 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:
January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +88°F during March.
In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 43 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 55 mm in 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 | |||||||||||
| +93°F | +95°F | +99°F | +97°F | +97°F | +99°F | +97°F | +95°F | +99°F | +99°F | +97°F | +95°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +86°F | +84°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +66°F | +70°F | +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +70°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +72°F | +68°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 82 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 37 | 49 | 50 | 55 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 9 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 14 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 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 October with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +75°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 July with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 80%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Barcelona during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 3 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 21 rainy days and 55 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 October with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Barcelona?
The coldest month in Barcelona is December with minimum temperatures of +75°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 October with +88°F and 2 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 August, July, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.
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.
