Best Time to Visit
🇪🇸 Barcelona, Spain · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
13°
5°
Good
Feb
13°
5°
Good
Mar
16°
7°
Great
Apr
17°
10°
Good
May
21°
13°
Great
Jun
25°
17°
Great
Jul
27°
20°
Great
Aug
28°
21°
Great
Sep
24°
18°
Good
Oct
21°
14°
Good
Nov
16°
9°
Great
Dec
13°
6°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| February | 13°C | 5°C | 6 | 9h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| MarchRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 7 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 17°C | 10°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 21°C | 13°C | 7 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 25°C | 17°C | 6 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 27°C | 20°C | 5 | 13h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 28°C | 21°C | 7 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 21°C | 14°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 8 | 8h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| December | 13°C | 6°C | 6 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 18°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 13°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 13°C (55°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
The least favorable time to visit Barcelona is December and January. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
December
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
January
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Barcelona during the best travel months (July, March, May), when temperatures range from 13°C to 21°C:
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csa). The warmest month is August with highs of 28°C, while the coldest month is December at just 13°C. Annual rainfall averages 591mm across approximately 88 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 13 |
| Low °C | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Rain Days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Rain mm | 41 | 35 | 41 | 54 | 46 | 36 | 24 | 40 | 79 | 92 | 61 | 42 |
| Sun h/day | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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