Barcelona weather in October (Catalonia, Spain)

How does the October weather in Barcelona compare to other months? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During October, Barcelona is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 22°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 15°C.

Precipitation

Barcelona in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With about 178 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October 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 October

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Barcelona, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 20°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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Spain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.