Climate Insights for Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
October
101 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Barcelona is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 629 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 101 mm of rainfall. Barcelona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Barcelona is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 24.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Barcelona is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°FebMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°MarMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 8°AprMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 21°AugMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°NovMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°DecMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 58°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 69°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 70°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in Barcelona vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Barcelona vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 31mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 101mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inMayPrecipitation: 1.8inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inOctPrecipitation: 4inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 1.4in
Precipitation

Barcelona is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 629 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26 mm. That's 74 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Barcelona is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4 in of rainfall. September and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1 in. That's 2.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Barcelona is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Barcelona is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan9°48°F
Feb10°51°F
Mar12°53°F
Apr14°57°F
May17°63°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug25°77°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct18°65°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec10°50°F

The best time to visit Barcelona is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 46 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Barcelona is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 42°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barcelona based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barcelona based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C42 °F
13 °C55 °F
10 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
14 °C58 °F
9 km/h6 mph
42 mm1.6 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
15 °C60 °F
11 km/h7 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
10 km/h6 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C56 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C70 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C71 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h5 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
21 °C70 °F
9 km/h6 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h6 mph
36 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in