Thanks to the dry Mediterranean climate, you can visit Barcelona at pretty much any time. Even in winter, temperatures hardly drop below a pleasant 15°C. In the summer, expect temperatures around 30°C, but you can cool off in the sea, with water temperatures around 24°C, in the museums or in the extensive parks.
There's not much rain in Barcelona either. If you get caught in a prolonged shower, you're out of luck.
Barcelona is one of the sunniest cities in Europe.
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Weather and temperatures in Barcelona throughout the year
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Weather in January
January in Barcelona is typically a winter month for the Mediterranean region.
Average temperatures hover around 15°C with light showers occurring on average 7 days a month. However, these are mostly light showers lasting a few tens of minutes at most.
Weather in February
Along with January, February is the coldest month of the year. Temperatures normally hover around 15 °C and rarely rise above 18 °C.
As in January, there are occasional light showers. However, there is no way that it will be rainy all day and there is a good chance of at least partly sunny weather.
Weather in March
The end of winter means that average temperatures rise to around 17 °C. Rain showers tend to be rare and brief, but March tends to be the windiest of the year.
Weather in April
The first month of spring is one of the best for urban tourism. Temperatures are in the pleasant range of 19°C, and Barcelona's parks are beautifully blooming and lushly green.
The weather here in April is not April-like. For most of the month, the sun shines, interspersed with only brief light showers.
Weather in May
Even the weather in May in Barcelona is among the best for urban tourism. Temperatures soar to around 23°C and the parks are still beautifully blooming.
On average, it rains about 8 days a month, but mostly only in showers.
Weather in June
June in Barcelona is marked by the onset of summer.
Temperatures are now routinely hitting the 26°C mark, and days with temperatures over 30°C are no exception. In June, rain is rare and the chances of sunny weather are almost 100%.
Weather in July
July is the peak of the summer season in Barcelona. Temperatures regularly rise above 30 °C and rain is rare. On the other hand, sunny skies are a certainty during this month. July is a good time to visit if you also want to swim in the sea during your stay.
Weather in August
August is the hottest month of the year. Average temperatures soar above 30°C, but days with temperatures around 35°C are no exception. Rain in August is exceptional and you'll have sunshine for most of your stay.
Weather in September
Even September is still a fully summer month in Barcelona, ideal for combining a visit to the city with a dip in the sea. Temperatures soar to 27°C in September and it rarely rains in the first half of the month.
The second half of September, on the other hand, is quite heavy with showers, but all-day rains are rare.
Weather in October
October is the rainiest month of the year with about 9 days of rain. However, even in October, you don't have to worry about regular, prolonged rains. Most of the time these are short showers. October temperatures soar to around 23°C.
Weather in November
In November, the rain decreases significantly and temperatures hover at pleasant values of around 17 °C. The trees on the streets turn many colours, as do those in the parks.
November is one of the best months of the year for relaxed urban hiking in pleasant weather.
Weather in December
The weather in December is very similar to November. Temperatures soar to 16°C, with little rain in the form of short showers. December is also a great month for walking around the city and sightseeing.
Sea temperature in Barcelona
Barcelona is not only a typical urban destination, but also a good place for a summer holiday by the sea thanks to its beautiful beaches.
The water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea in Barcelona is roughly between the second half of June and mid-September for swimming.
- June - 21 °C
- July - 23 °C
- August - 24 °C
- September - 23 °C
- October - 20 °C
Table of temperatures during the year
Barcelona - Temperatures during the year
When to go to Barcelona
You can visit Barcelona all year round, depending on what you want to do in the city.
If you want to combine sightseeing with swimming in the sea, then make your trip between June and September when sea temperatures are at their highest, as are air temperatures, and rain is rather rare.
If you prefer purely urban tourism, wandering the streets, sights and museums, then April, May and November are the best months, but you won't go wrong with a winter trip either. It will always be considerably warmer here than in the Czech Republic, snow is an absolute rarity in Barcelona and it doesn't even rain very often in winter.
