Barcelona Weather Forecast
Barcelona weather: 71°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Barcelona?
Yes - rain is likely in Barcelona today.
A 78% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,8 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.3 times a normal week's rain for October (1,8 in against 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for Barcelona
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 72° / 70° | 78% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 72° / 67° | 80% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 71° / 69° | 88% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 65° | 38% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 68° | 37% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 72° / 66° | 68% · 0,4 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 68% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 55° | 66% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 57° | 19% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 25% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 59° | 24% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 57° | 22% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 59° | 24% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 64° | 20% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 25% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌧️ Showers | 70° / 59° | 25% · 0,5 in | 20 mph | 4 |
What this means for Barcelona
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month.
A 78% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 62°F.
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.
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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 71°F (22°C) with light showers. Humidity is 80% and wind is 3 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 10:48 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 October 2, 2026 at 10:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
