When to go to Barcelona?
Gaudí's Sagrada Família rises over the rooftops and hands every visitor the flattering illusion that they understand modern architecture. Up at Park Güell, the mosaic benches await your backside with saintly patience and a queue to match. On La Rambla, nobody can explain why a photograph beside the Columbus monument is obligatory, yet everybody dutifully takes one.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Barcelona, aim for January to February, April to October.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Barcelona
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 18 | 9 | 66 |
| February | 8.6 | 28 | 10 | 66 |
| March | 9.1 | 59 | 13 | 65 |
| April | 10.9 | 74 | 14 | 71 |
| May | 12.5 | 61 | 18 | 78 |
| June | 12.7 | 49 | 23 | 82 |
| July | 13.4 | 35 | 26 | 89 |
| August | 12.3 | 47 | 26 | 87 |
| September | 10.2 | 78 | 22 | 74 |
| October | 9.1 | 78 | 19 | 68 |
| November | 7.6 | 53 | 14 | 63 |
| December | 7.7 | 25 | 10 | 64 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Barcelona, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is January (about 18 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 26°C). Over the year, an average of 604 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Barcelona?
- Sagrada Família
- Park Güell
- La Rambla and Gothic Quarter
- Picasso Museum
Practical info
- Country: Spain
- Airport: Barcelone El Prat (BCN)
- Station: Barcelona Sants
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