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Climate in Barcelona (Catalonia), Spain

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

Weather Forecasts for Barcelona

Thu   Apr 25
16°C | 11°C
E 25 km/h
1.7 mm
overcast and chance of rain

overcast and chance of rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Apr 26
18°C | 10°C
S 18 km/h
0.8 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Apr 27
19°C | 13°C
SE 22 km/h
2.8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

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°C 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°C and 21°C. 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. 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°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather 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 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.
  • Which is the wettest month in Barcelona?
    October tops the wettest month list with 98 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Barcelona?
    July is the driest month with 27 mm 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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