Planning a Trip to Barcelona? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Barcelona, Spain and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Barcelona's Mediterranean climate is defined by warm, long summers and mild winters that rarely dip below 5°C — meaning the city's outdoor café terraces and beachfront promenades stay genuinely inviting for much of the year. What sets it apart from other European beach cities is how seamlessly the weather enables a rhythm of coast and culture: a morning at the water, an afternoon under Gaudí's shade, an evening lingering over dinner outdoors. Rainfall is spread across the calendar rather than concentrated in one brutal season, though October is the peak, averaging 104mm of rain.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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21°C
Avg. high
13°C
Avg. low
675mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 8.3/10
Barcelona's best stretch runs June–July — around 6 rain days a month and daytime highs near 28°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
14°
5°
43mm
Jan
15°
6°
37mm
Feb
16°
8°
56mm
Mar
18°
10°
71mm
Apr
21°
14°
52mm
May
26°
19°
33mm
Jun
29°
21°
37mm
Jul
29°
22°
47mm
Aug
25°
18°
99mm
Sep
22°
15°
104mm
Oct
17°
9°
55mm
Nov
15°
6°
41mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Barcelona
Barcelona typically has the most favorable weather for travel during May, June, July, August, September, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Barcelona
May through September offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring the city on foot, hitting the beach, or sitting outside at a café without the chill of the cooler months — highs climb from 21°C in May to a peak of 29°C in July, with June being the driest point of the year at just 33mm of rain. This is when Barcelona's outdoor life — markets, waterfront dining, park wandering — fully comes into its own.
The best time to visit Barcelona is May through September, when daytime highs average around 26°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 54mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. June is typically the driest of these months, with only around 33mm of precipitation.
October sees the heaviest rainfall of the year at 104mm, and combined with the tail end of summer crowds, it can be a frustrating time to plan outdoor-heavy itineraries.
Barcelona Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Barcelona, with highs averaging 18°C and lows around 11°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 179mm total with roughly 8 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to Barcelona, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 21°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 117mm total with roughly 6 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to Barcelona, with highs averaging 21°C and lows around 14°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 258mm total with roughly 10 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings cool weather to Barcelona, with highs averaging 15°C and lows around 6°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 121mm total with roughly 5 rainy days per month.
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Fira de Santa Llúcia
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Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →