Barcelona climate
Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 519 mm20 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Barcelona climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1457 | 541 | 949 | 341.3 |
| Feb | 1558 | 541 | 1050 | 321.3 |
| Mar | 1864 | 745 | 1355 | 431.7 |
| Apr | 2169 | 1051 | 1660 | 502.0 |
| May | 2476 | 1457 | 1967 | 491.9 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1966 | 2475 | 271.1 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2170 | 2780 | 281.1 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2271 | 2680 | 411.6 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 592.3 |
| Oct | 2374 | 1558 | 1966 | 702.8 |
| Nov | 1864 | 948 | 1356 | 542.1 |
| Dec | 1458 | 642 | 1050 | 311.2 |
| Year | 3289 | 541 | 1763 | 51920 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 69% | 2.0 | 9:30 |
| Feb | 72% | 66% | 2.9 | 10:33 |
| Mar | 70% | 63% | 4.2 | 11:49 |
| Apr | 69% | 62% | 5.2 | 13:16 |
| May | 66% | 58% | 6.3 | 14:29 |
| Jun | 62% | 47% | 7.1 | 15:09 |
| Jul | 62% | 38% | 6.9 | 14:53 |
| Aug | 64% | 44% | 6.0 | 13:49 |
| Sep | 70% | 56% | 4.5 | 12:25 |
| Oct | 74% | 65% | 3.2 | 11:01 |
| Nov | 74% | 68% | 2.2 | 9:47 |
| Dec | 76% | 68% | 1.8 | 9:12 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Barcelona is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C89 °F and a low of 21 °C70 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C57 °F and lows 5 °C41 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 17.2 °C31 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 519 mm20 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 35% of the annual total. The wettest month is October (70 mm2.8 in), the driest is June (27 mm1.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in June to 76% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 38%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.2 hours in December to 15.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Barcelona
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 21 °C69 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 27 mm1.1 in to 70 mm2.8 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Barcelona weather by month
- January14 °C57 °F / 5 °C41 °F
- February15 °C58 °F / 5 °C41 °F
- March18 °C64 °F / 7 °C45 °F
- April21 °C69 °F / 10 °C51 °F
- May24 °C76 °F / 14 °C57 °F
- June29 °C84 °F / 19 °C66 °F
- July32 °C89 °F / 21 °C70 °F
- August31 °C88 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- September27 °C81 °F / 18 °C65 °F
- October23 °C74 °F / 15 °C58 °F
- November18 °C64 °F / 9 °C48 °F
- December14 °C58 °F / 6 °C42 °F
What to pack for Barcelona
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1457 to 15 °C58 °F, lows 541 to 6 °C42 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 24 °C76 °F, lows 745 to 14 °C57 °F, about 48 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2984 to 32 °C89 °F, lows 1966 to 22 °C71 °F, about 32 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1864 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 948 to 18 °C65 °F, about 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Barcelona compares
World Climates covers 46 places in Spain. By annual mean temperature, Barcelona is the 20th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 19th wettest. See all of them on the Spain climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Bari (Italy, Cfa), Foggia (Italy, Cfa) and Taranto (Italy, Csa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains LHospitalet de Llobregat (pop. 257,038), Terrassa (pop. 218,535) and Sabadell (pop. 211,734). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Barcelona, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Badalona 10 km · 17 °C63 °F · 688 mm27 in
- Climate in Tarragona 82 km · 17 °C63 °F · 468 mm18 in
- Climate in Girona 86 km · 16 °C61 °F · 649 mm26 in
- Climate in Lleida 130 km · 16 °C61 °F · 439 mm17 in
- Climate in Andorra la Vella 135 km · 11 °C51 °F · 689 mm27 in
- Climate in Perpignan 158 km · 16 °C61 °F · 583 mm23 in
- Climate in Palma 207 km · 19 °C66 °F · 512 mm20 in
- Climate in Castelló de la Plana 243 km · 18 °C65 °F · 494 mm19 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Barcelona?
July is the warmest month in Barcelona. Its average high is 32 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 21 °C (70 °F).
What is the coldest month in Barcelona?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 14 °C (57 °F) and its average low is 5 °C (41 °F).
When does it rain the most in Barcelona?
October is the wettest month with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of precipitation. June is the driest with about 27 mm (1.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Barcelona?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 302 m, while Barcelona lies at about 15 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.