Weather
Weather in Barcelona by month
The best time to visit is April–June and September–October, with average highs of 19–27°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 30°C by day) and January the coolest (3°C at night); October is the wettest (around 70 mm of rain) and June the driest.
Barcelona weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr★ | May★ | Jun★ | Jul | Aug | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 12° 3° | 13° 3° | 16° 6° | 19° 9° | 23° 12° | 27° 17° | 30° 19° | 29° 20° | 26° 16° | 21° 13° | 16° 7° | 12° 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 34 | 32 | 43 | 50 | 49 | 27 | 28 | 41 | 59 | 70 | 54 | 31 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Barcelona month by month
January
12°/ 3°Cool
34 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 12°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 34 mm of rain.
February
13°/ 3°Cool
32 mm · fairly dryPack: Jacket and a sweater
Good trips this month
Cool and fairly dry: around 13°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 32 mm of rain.
March
16°/ 6°Cool
43 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 43 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
April
19°/ 9°Mild
50 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 19°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 50 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
23°/ 12°Mild
49 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 23°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 49 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
27°/ 17°Warm
27 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 27°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 27 mm of rain.
July
30°/ 19°Hot
28 mm · fairly dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and fairly dry: around 30°C by day and 19°C at night, with about 28 mm of rain.
August
29°/ 20°Warm
41 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 41 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
26°/ 16°Warm
59 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 59 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
21°/ 13°Mild
70 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 70 mm of rain.
November
16°/ 7°Cool
54 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 54 mm of rain.
December
12°/ 4°Cool
31 mm · fairly dryPack: Jacket and a sweater
Good trips this month
Cool and fairly dry: around 12°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 31 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Barcelona
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
What's the weather like in Barcelona in October?
Mild and some rain: around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 70 mm of rain. Pack: Light layers and a light jacket, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for boat trips in Barcelona?
June–July: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Barcelona?
What is the warmest month in Barcelona?
July: average highs of about 30°C and lows of 19°C.
Which month has the most rain in Barcelona?
How cold does Barcelona get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 12°C and nights 3°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Barcelona Helicopter Tours