Climate normals · 1970–2000
Barcelona Climate
Barcelona is a city in Spain (56) with a population of about 1,686,208. Its average annual temperature is 15.7°C (60°F), with roughly 642 mm of rain per year.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
642
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Barcelona Climate
Barcelona has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C (60°F) and receives about 642 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
15.7°C
Avg Temp
642
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 45 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 34 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 45 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 49 mm |
| May | 17° / 62° | 58 mm |
| June | 20° / 69° | 48 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 26 mm |
| August | 24° / 75° | 59 mm |
| September | 21° / 70° | 79 mm |
| October | 17° / 62° | 86 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 59 mm |
| December | 10° / 50° | 54 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Barcelona
The most comfortable months to visit Barcelona are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 5°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Barcelona are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Barcelona, Spain has an average annual temperature of 15.7°C and about 642 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Barcelona average about 29°C (83°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.