Barcelona Weather Forecast
Barcelona weather: 91°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Barcelona is a city in Spain. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Familia, Gaudi and beaches. It has a population of about 1.6 million.
Right now it is 91°F (33°C) in Barcelona with clear sky. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 76°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Barcelona is 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 43°F.
The closest major airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Works of Antoni Gaudi and Mallorca.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 6.3°F above the 85°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. beach day is the strongest bet in Barcelona today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Barcelona right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:09 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Barcelona
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 76° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 77° | 43% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 78° | 8% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 77° | 3% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 78° | 8% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 79° | 8% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 73° | 1% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 76° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 76° | 0% | 7 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 94° / 78° | 4% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 80° | 12% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 90° / 79° | 23% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 78° | 33% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 76° | 33% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 16% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 78° | 26% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 6 |
Climate in Barcelona 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° | 43° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 61° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 61° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 66° | 51° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 57° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 68° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 85° | 72° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 71° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 78° | 64° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 60° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 65° | 50° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 60° | 43° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Barcelona
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Air quality and pollen in Barcelona
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Barcelona
Go in 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.
Weather by airport in Barcelona
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in Barcelona
2 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by unesco world heritage site in Barcelona
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Barcelona
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barcelona?
Barcelona is a city in Spain. Its coordinates are 41.3851, 2.1734. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Barcelona right now?
It is currently 91°F (33°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 46% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Barcelona, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona observes Europe/Madrid (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:09 PM.
How many people live in Barcelona?
Barcelona has a population of approximately 1.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Barcelona?
The closest airports are Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 8 mi away and Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Barcelona?
Popular options include Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Works of Antoni Gaudi, Mallorca, Ibiza and Playa de Ses Illetes.
What places are in Barcelona?
Barcelona covers 5 places in this atlas, including Barcelona El Prat Airport, Park Guell, Sagrada Familia, Works of Antoni Gaudi and Barri Gotic.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 August 5, 2026 at 9:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
