Climate in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

The best time of year to visit Barcelona in Spain

With an humid subtropical climate the best time to visit Barcelona is from May to the end of July and the whole month of September. August is generally very hot (with occasional peaks of 34° Celsius/ 95° Fahrenheit or higher) and humid.

The weather in October and November is still pleasant, but it starts to become a bit cooler with temperatures averaging between 15 and 21° C (59 -69° F). During these months the sun will not shine every day, so be prepared for cloudy days with little rain.

From November to February temperatures are cooler averaging around 12°C (53°F). It doesn't rain so much in winter, so even when it is cooler the sun will still shine regularly. But also be prepared for overcast and rainy days.

During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

When is summer in Barcelona?
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.

Which is the warmest month in Barcelona?
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C (82°F) and is the warmest month of the year.

Which is the coldest month in Barcelona?
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C (57°F).

Which is the wettest month in Barcelona?
October tops the wettest month list with 98mm (3.8in) of rainfall.

Which is the driest month in Barcelona?
July is the driest month with 27mm (1.1in) of precipitation.

Which is the sunniest month in Barcelona?
July is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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