City in Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Barcelona
May–June and Sep–Oct are warm and less crowded. July–August is hot, humid and packed; winters are mild but grey; heavy rain is common in autumn.
Barcelona weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan14°34 mm
- Feb14°32 mm
- Mar18°43 mm
- Apr20°50 mm
- May24°49 mm
- Jun29°27 mm
- Jul32°28 mm
- Aug31°41 mm
- Sep27°59 mm
- Oct23°70 mm
- Nov18°54 mm
- Dec14°31 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C56°F | 5°C40°F | 34 mm | 75% | Cool |
| February | 14°C58°F | 5°C41°F | 32 mm | 72% | Cool |
| March | 18°C64°F | 7°C45°F | 43 mm | 70% | Cool |
| April | 20°C69°F | 10°C51°F | 50 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 49 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C84°F | 18°C65°F | 27 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C89°F | 21°C70°F | 28 mm | 62% | Pleasant |
| August | 31°C88°F | 21°C70°F | 41 mm | 64% | Pleasant |
| September | 27°C81°F | 18°C65°F | 59 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 14°C58°F | 70 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C64°F | 9°C48°F | 54 mm | 74% | Cool |
| December | 14°C57°F | 6°C42°F | 31 mm | 76% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Barcelona?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and Sep–Oct are warm and less crowded. July–August is hot, humid and packed; winters are mild but grey; heavy rain is common in autumn.
When is the rainy season in Barcelona?
Rain peaks in October with about 70 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Barcelona?
July, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Barcelona get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 5°C (40°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- TMB (Barcelona metro and bus)
- Barcelona Turisme
- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.7°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.