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Catalonia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Catalonia, Spain in April.

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Planning a trip to Catalonia, Spain this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Catalonia in April

Catalonia, Spain is a region in Spain. Catalonia, Spain has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Alins at 9°C (48°F) to warm in Alcarraz at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Alcarraz and -1°C (30°F) in Alins.

For a closer look at conditions across Catalonia, Spain, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in L'Eucaliptus with an average of 46 mm (1.8 in) to high rainfall in Sant Joan les Fonts with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Barcelona typically receives 222 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Catalonia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Catalonia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Barcelona)

January14°C (57°F) February14°C (57°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May21°C (70°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Catalonia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Catalonia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Catalonia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Catalonia, Spain?

Temperature range in Catalonia (April)

Precipitation variation in Catalonia (April)

Barcelona

In April Barcelona generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
222 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Barcelona →

Salou

In April Salou generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
223 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Salou →

Lloret de Mar

In April Lloret de Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
195 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Lloret de Mar →

Sitges

In April Sitges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
222 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sitges →

Miami Platja

In April Miami Platja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
223 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
52 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Miami Platja →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Catalonia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Barcelona 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Salou 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Lloret de Mar 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Sitges 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Miami Platja 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Cambrils 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Catalonia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Catalonia, Spain in April?

Catalonia, Spain typically experiences pleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Barcelona average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Catalonia, Spain in April?

Daytime temperatures in Barcelona peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does Catalonia, Spain get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Barcelona averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Catalonia, Spain.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Catalonia, Spain?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Catalonia, Spain with overall pleasant weather in Barcelona. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Catalonia, Spain is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be tolerable.

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