Best time to visit Barcelona
The best months to visit Barcelona are June, May and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, May and September score best for Barcelona weather:
- May22° / 14°CMay is warm and green, one of the best months for Gràcia plazas, waterfront walks, and day trips.
- June26° / 18°CJune is beach-ready and relatively dry, with long evenings around Barceloneta and Port Vell.
- September26° / 18°CSeptember is warm but wetter, good for beaches between showers and La Merce-season city energy.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Barcelona weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 6° | 40 | 4 | 9h | 14° |
| February | 15° | 6° | 40 | 4 | 10h | 14° |
| March | 17° | 8° | 35 | 5 | 12h | 14° |
| April | 19° | 10° | 40 | 5 | 13h | 16° |
| MayBest weather | 22° | 14° | 55 | 5 | 14h | 19° |
| JuneBest weather | 26° | 18° | 30 | 4 | 15h | 24° |
| July | 28° | 21° | 20 | 2 | 15h | 27° |
| August | 29° | 21° | 65 | 5 | 14h | 28° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 26° | 18° | 85 | 5 | 12h | 26° |
| October | 22° | 14° | 100 | 7 | 11h | 23° |
| November | 18° | 9° | 65 | 5 | 10h | 18° |
| December | 15° | 6° | 40 | 5 | 9h | 16° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Barcelona month by month
January
Barcelona in January: 14.1°C high, 5.5°C low, 40mm rain over 4 days, 9.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
February
Barcelona in February: 14.6°C high, 6°C low, 40mm rain over 4 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Barcelona in March: 16.5°C high, 8.1°C low, 35mm rain over 5 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Barcelona in April: 18.6°C high, 10.4°C low, 40mm rain over 5 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Sant Jordi
MayBest weather
Barcelona in May: 21.9°C high, 13.9°C low, 55mm rain over 5 days, 14.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Corpus Christi (l'ou com balla)
JuneBest weather
Barcelona in June: 25.6°C high, 17.8°C low, 30mm rain over 4 days, 15h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Sónar · Revetlla de Sant Joan
July
Barcelona in July: 28.4°C high, 20.7°C low, 20mm rain over 2 days, 14.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Monegros Desert Festival
August
Barcelona in August: 29.1°C high, 21.2°C low, 65mm rain over 5 days, 13.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Festes de Gràcia · Festes de Sants
SeptemberBest weather
Barcelona in September: 26.1°C high, 18°C low, 85mm rain over 5 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Festes de la Mercè
October
Barcelona in October: 22.4°C high, 14.3°C low, 100mm rain over 7 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Barcelona Jazz Festival
November
Barcelona in November: 17.7°C high, 9.2°C low, 65mm rain over 5 days, 9.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Barcelona Jazz Festival
December
Barcelona in December: 14.7°C high, 6.3°C low, 40mm rain over 5 days, 9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Fira de Santa Llúcia
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