Barcelona Weather Forecast
Barcelona weather: 87°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Barcelona weather in January
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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° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 72° | 1,2 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 31 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Barcelona compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Barcelona.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallorca | 125 mi | 64°F | +33°F warmer | 21 in |
| Ibiza | 176 mi | 67°F | +36°F warmer | 15 in |
| Playa de Ses Illetes | 187 mi | 68°F | +37°F warmer | 13 in |
| Marseille | 210 mi | 62°F | 33°F cooler | 27 in |
| La Concha Beach | 251 mi | 60°F | 35°F cooler | 64 in |
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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 87°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 38% and wind is 9 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 12:16 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 25, 2026 at 12:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
