Barcelona weather in August (Catalonia, Spain)

What weather conditions can you expect in Barcelona this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Barcelona is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 21°C. With its high temperatures, this month often tops the charts as the hottest. Be sure to pack summer gear and stay prepared for the heat.

Precipitation

Barcelona in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 282 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Barcelona.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Barcelona. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barcelona climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelona, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 282 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in August

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 24°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barcelona.

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