Best Time to Visit Barcelona El Prat Airport
Best time to visit Barcelona El Prat Airport: April, May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Barcelona El Prat Airport
Go in April, May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Barcelona El Prat Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58° | 44° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 46° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 60° | 49° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 52° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 70° | 58° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 67° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 83° | 72° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 85° | 73° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 65° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 61° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 52° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 59° | 45° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Barcelona El Prat Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Barcelona El Prat Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barri Gotic | 8 mi | 63°F | about the same | 28 in |
| Sagrada Familia | 9 mi | 63°F | about the same | 28 in |
| Works of Antoni Gaudi | 9 mi | 63°F | about the same | 28 in |
| Park Guell | 9 mi | 61°F | 34°F cooler | 28 in |
| Mallorca | 121 mi | 65°F | +33°F warmer | 21 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Barcelona El Prat Airport is an airport in Barcelona. Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Barcelona El Prat Airport with light rain. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 70°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Barcelona El Prat Airport is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
The closest major airport is Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), about 300 mi away. Nearby highlights include Works of Antoni Gaudi, Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and Mallorca.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Barcelona El Prat Airport today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Barcelona El Prat Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:42 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 72° / 68°
Light showers · 80% rain · wind 8 mph
⛈️ 71° / 69°
Thunderstorm · 88% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barcelona El Prat Airport?
Barcelona El Prat Airport is an airport in Barcelona. Its coordinates are 41.2974, 2.0833. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Barcelona El Prat Airport right now?
It is currently 71°F (22°C) with light rain. Humidity is 81% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona El Prat Airport?
April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Barcelona El Prat Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Barcelona El Prat Airport in?
Barcelona El Prat Airport observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:42 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport?
The closest airports are Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 300 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Barcelona El Prat Airport?
Popular options include Works of Antoni Gaudi, Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Mallorca, Ibiza and Playa de Ses Illetes.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 11:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
