Spain · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Barcelona are May, June and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Barcelona sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 567mm — September is typically the wettest month (~86mm) and June the driest (~27mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 280 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 6°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 15° / 7°C | 33mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 17° / 9°C | 42mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 19° / 11°C | 47mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 22° / 15°C | 42mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 19°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 29° / 22°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 30° / 22°C | 51mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 19°C | 86mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 23° / 15°C | 84mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 10°C | 48mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 15° / 7°C | 38mm | 👍 Good |
January in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 43mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 120 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
February in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 147 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
March in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 195 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 47mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 211 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Barcelona is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 241 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Barcelona is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 250 hours of sunshine over the month (~8h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Barcelona is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 280 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Barcelona is warm, with average daytime highs around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 258 hours of sunshine over the month (~9h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Barcelona is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (66°F). Expect roughly 86mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 203 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Barcelona is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 84mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 163 hours of sunshine over the month (~5h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 120 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Barcelona is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 38mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 105 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings