When to go

The Best Time to Visit Barcelona

Month-by-month climate data for Barcelona, Spain — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsOctoberJulyAprilToughestJanuary
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May–June, September–October. Warm without being scorching, fewer cruise tourists than peak summer. November–March is mild but rainier.

Warmest in Barcelona: Jul (29°C / 84°F) · Coolest: Jan (14°C / 57°F) · Wettest: Sep (~10 rain days)

14°
5°
Jan
16°
7°
Feb
16°
8°
Mar
18°
10°
Apr
22°
14°
May
26°
19°
Jun
29°
21°
Jul
29°
22°
Aug
26°
18°
Sep
22°
15°
Oct
18°
10°
Nov
15°
6°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Barcelona climate, month by month

January

14° / 5°C

~4 rain days

Excellent

February

16° / 7°C

~5 rain days

Excellent

March

16° / 8°C

~7 rain days

Excellent

April

18° / 10°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

May

22° / 14°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

June

26° / 19°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

July

29° / 21°C

~5 rain days

Excellent

August

29° / 22°C

~6 rain days

Excellent

September

26° / 18°C

~10 rain days

Excellent

October

22° / 15°C

~7 rain days

Excellent

November

18° / 10°C

~8 rain days

Excellent

December

15° / 6°C

~4 rain days

Excellent

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