Average highs in Barcelona run from 14 °C (56 °F) in January to 29 °C (84 °F) in July. By the numbers, the best months to go are May, June.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
Barcelona climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Sea | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 56°F | 5°C / 40°F | 3 | 44 mm | 14°C | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 43°F | 5 | 36 mm | 14°C | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 5 | 46 mm | 14°C | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 7 | 70 mm | 16°C | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 56°F | 5 | 47 mm | 18°C | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 65°F | 4 | 35 mm | 22°C | 15 h 09 min |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 71°F | 3 | 26 mm | 26°C | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 29°C / 83°F | 22°C / 71°F | 5 | 53 mm | 27°C | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 18°C / 64°F | 8 | 91 mm | 25°C | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 15°C / 58°F | 7 | 105 mm | 22°C | 11 h 01 min |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 49°F | 6 | 58 mm | 18°C | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 43°F | 3 | 25 mm | 16°C | 9 h 12 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: €65–145 (budget) to €160–320 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: June, July, August, September.
- Where to stay: Eixample for Gaudí and good transport; Gothic Quarter or El Born for old streets; Gràcia for a local feel.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit Barcelona?
By weather alone, May, June score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually June, July, August, September, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in Barcelona?
July, with average highs of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the rainiest month in Barcelona?
September, with about 8 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.