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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.2°C | 4.8°C | 42.9 mm | 4 | 7.9 h | 17.1 km/h | 14.1°C |
| Feb | 14.3°C | 5.8°C | 36.8 mm | 6 | 8.7 h | 17.6 km/h | 13.1°C |
| Mar | 16°C | 7.6°C | 41.4 mm | 7 | 9.9 h | 19.9 km/h | 14°C |
| Apr | 17.8°C | 9.9°C | 58.8 mm | 8 | 10.8 h | 19.4 km/h | 15.7°C |
| May | 21.3°C | 13.7°C | 48 mm | 7 | 12.3 h | 18.5 km/h | 18.6°C |
| Jun | 25.8°C | 18.3°C | 32.4 mm | 6 | 13.1 h | 18.2 km/h | 21.9°C |
| Jul | 28.3°C | 21.3°C | 28.6 mm | 5 | 13.5 h | 19.1 km/h | 26°C |
| Aug | 28.1°C | 21.4°C | 54.6 mm | 7 | 12.2 h | 18.1 km/h | 27.5°C |
| Sep | 24.9°C | 18.4°C | 90.9 mm | 11 | 10.2 h | 16.8 km/h | 25.2°C |
| Oct | 21.6°C | 14.9°C | 93.5 mm | 8 | 9.0 h | 15.9 km/h | 22.7°C |
| Nov | 17.2°C | 9.6°C | 61 mm | 8 | 7.8 h | 16.6 km/h | 16.3°C |
| Dec | 14.7°C | 6.3°C | 26 mm | 4 | 7.6 h | 14.9 km/h | 15.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Barcelona
Barcelona (Spain) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 16 °C. Daytime highs average 20 °C, while nights cool to about 13 °C. The destination sees roughly 615 mm of rainfall per year and 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell define the city — plus the medieval Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Barceloneta beach and tapas bars in El Born.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 28.3 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 4.8 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in September (11 rainy days), driest month is January (4).
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Frequently asked questions about Barcelona
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
The best time to visit Barcelona: March, April, May, October and November – best in May (avg. 17.5 °C, 7 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Barcelona?
The warmest month is July with an average of 24.8 °C and daytime highs around 28.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 9.0 °C and night-time lows around 4.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Barcelona have?
September has the most rainy days with 11 rainy days. The driest month is January with 4 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Barcelona?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 27.5 °C and coolest in February at 13.1 °C.