Barcelona Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)



The climate in Barcelona is typically Mediterranean, with cool winters and hot summers. July and August are the hottest months of the year and temperatures can reach as much as 37°c. Being close to the sea, Barcelona can also be fairly humid in the hot weather, although the sea breezes are most refreshing.

From November to April, it is advisable to wear either a warm sweater, jacket or coat. In mid-winter, around February time, Barcelona is at its coldest, although January can quite often have pleasant mild spells. From March onwards the weather begins to warm up dramatically and is certainly more sunny. May is a particularly pleasant time to visit Barcelona, with the weather being warm and fresh.


Rainfall in the city is at its highest in autumn and winter, and between September to October there can be the occasional thunderstorm, usually followed by a sunny spell.

Barcelona Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Barcelona:
Maximum
Minimum

January

13°C / 55°F
4°C / 39°F

February

14°C / 57°F
5°C / 41°F

March

16°C / 61°F
7°C / 45°F

April

17°C / 63°F
8°C / 46°F

May

20°C / 68°F
12°C / 54°F

June

24°C / 75°F
16°C / 61°F

July

27°C / 81°F
19°C / 66°F

August

28°C / 82°F
19°C / 66°F

September

26°C / 79°F
17°C / 63°F

October

21°C / 70°F
12°C / 54°F

November

17°C / 63°F
8°C / 46°F

December

14°C / 57°F
6°C / 43°F

Barcelona Weather Charts - further Barcelona climate statistics and charts.