Europe
Best Time to Visit Barcelona
Barcelona enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. Spring and early fall offer perfect weather without extreme heat or crowds.
Best Months to Visit
May
19°C50mm4/5
Jun
23°C30mm4/5
Sep
23°C70mm4/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
10°
Jan
11°
Feb
13°
Mar
16°
Apr
19°
May
23°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
23°
Sep
19°
Oct
14°
Nov
10°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp10°C / 50°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Three Kings Parade
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
Carnival
Mar
ShoulderTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain40mm
Crowds
Spring begins
Apr
ShoulderTemp16°C / 61°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Sant Jordi Day
May
PeakTemp19°C / 66°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Primavera Sound
Jun
PeakTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain30mm
Crowds
Sant Joan bonfire night
Jul
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain20mm
Crowds
Grec Festival
Aug
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
La Mercè prep
Gràcia Festival
Sep
PeakTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
La Mercè Festival
Oct
ShoulderTemp19°C / 66°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Sitges Film Festival
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp14°C / 57°F
Rain60mm
Crowds
All Saints Day
Dec
ShoulderTemp10°C / 50°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Christmas markets
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
- +Perfect weather
- +Beach season
- -Getting busy
- -Tourist season
Shoulder Season
Mar, Apr, Oct, Dec
- +Warming up
- +Pleasant weather
- -Variable weather
- -Occasional rain
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Nov
- +Low prices
- +Budget-friendly
- -Too cold for beach
- -Cool
Quick Facts — Barcelona
Best Time
May – June, September
Language
Spanish / Catalan
Currency
EUR (€)
Timezone
CET (UTC+1)
Avg Budget
$80–130/day
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