Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 5 to 6°
- 5 rainy days · 35 mm
- 8.1 h of sun
- sea 14°
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb15°not recommended
- Mar16°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May21°recommended
- Jun26°recommended
- Jul29°fair
- Aug29°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Barcelona, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 5° | 7.9 h | 44 mm | 4 d | 14° | |
| February | 15° | 6° | 8.7 h | 36 mm | 6 d | 13° | |
| March | 16° | 8° | 9.8 h | 46 mm | 7 d | 14° | |
| April | 18° | 10° | 10.7 h | 70 mm | 8 d | 16° | |
| May | 21° | 14° | 12.3 h | 47 mm | 7 d | 18° | ✓ |
| June | 26° | 18° | 13 h | 35 mm | 6 d | 22° | ✓ |
| July | 29° | 21° | 13.5 h | 26 mm | 4 d | 25° | |
| August | 29° | 22° | 12.2 h | 53 mm | 7 d | 27° | |
| September | 25° | 18° | 10.2 h | 91 mm | 12 d | 25° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 15° | 8.8 h | 105 mm | 9 d | 22° | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 10° | 7.8 h | 58 mm | 8 d | 18° | |
| December | 15° | 6° | 7.7 h | 25 mm | 4 d | 16° |
The four seasons in Barcelona, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Sagrada Família) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May16 to 21°
nights 8 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 54 mm
- 10.9 h of sun
- sea 16°
Summer
Jun → Aug26 to 29°
nights 18 to 22°
- 6 rainy days · 38 mm
- 12.9 h of sun
- sea 25°
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 25°
nights 10 to 18°
- 10 rainy days · 85 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
- sea 22°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Barcelona, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h09 of daylight, in December 9h12, a difference of 5h57.
9h30Jan
10h33Feb
11h49Mar
13h16Apr
14h29May
15h09Jun
14h53Jul
13h49Aug
12h25Sep
11h01Oct
9h47Nov
9h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Sagrada Família" (41.40°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Barcelona, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsSant JordiAprilPrimavera SoundMay to JuneFesta Major de GràciaAugustLa MercèSeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Barcelona, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- AprilSant Jordi
In late April, book and rose stalls cover La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia, which turn into an open-air bookshop.
- May to JunePrimavera Sound big crowds
Music festival at Parc del Fòrum, by the sea, held over several days between late May and early June.
- AugustFesta Major de Gràcia
The Gràcia neighbourhood decorates its streets with handmade garlands for a week in August, with concerts and neighbourhood dances.
- SeptemberLa Mercè big crowds
The city's patron saint festival fills the end of September: castells (human towers) in Plaça Sant Jaume, correfocs (fire runs) and free concerts in several neighbourhoods.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°5° at night
- 44 mm · 4 d
- 7.9 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 36 mm · 6 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended16°8° at night
- 46 mm · 7 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°10° at night
- 70 mm · 8 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended21°14° at night
- 47 mm · 7 d
- 12.3 h
- sea 18°
High season, book early
June
Recommended26°18° at night
- 35 mm · 6 d
- 13 h
- sea 22°
High season, book early
July
Fair29°21° at night
- 26 mm · 4 d
- 13.5 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair29°22° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°18° at night
- 91 mm · 12 d
- 10.2 h
- sea 25°
High season, book early
October
Recommended22°15° at night
- 105 mm · 9 d
- 8.8 h
- sea 22°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°10° at night
- 58 mm · 8 d
- 7.8 h
- sea 18°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended15°6° at night
- 25 mm · 4 d
- 7.7 h
- sea 16°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 4 days. Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 16 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (70 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 47 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.3 h a day on average. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
June. 26 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 35 mm over 6 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13 h a day on average. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
July. 29 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 26 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.5 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (105 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 4 days. Expect 7.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 21 to 26 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Sagrada Família).
Which month should you avoid in Barcelona?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 46 mm over 7 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Sagrada Família).
What is the hottest month in Barcelona?
July, with 29 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sagrada Família).
What is the coldest month in Barcelona?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Sagrada Família).
What is the driest month in Barcelona?
December: 25 mm over 4 days of rain, against 105 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Barcelona?
July, with 13.5 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Barcelona?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 27 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Sagrada Família).
When to go diving or snorkelling in Barcelona?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Sagrada Família).
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