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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 · Updated August 24, 2026

Barcelona weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January14°4049h14°
February15°40410h14°
March17°35512h14°
April19°10°40513h16°
MayBest weather22°14°55514h19°
JuneBest weather26°18°30415h24°
July28°21°20215h27°
August29°21°65514h28°
SeptemberBest weather26°18°85512h26°
October22°14°100711h23°
November18°65510h18°
December15°4059h16°

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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