Barcelona has a mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate. Even in winter there are many sunny days - it can be chilly to cold but it rarely snows in Barcelona. Best time to visit Barcelona is in early spring and in the fall.
During the months of May to June the weather is pleasant and there are many festivals in the city. Many people visit Barcelona during the summer because this is when schools are on breaks. Summer time is hot and humid and crowded. Locals go elsewhere to find some relief and return in the fall when temperatures drop back down into the comfort zone.
In January, the coldest month in Barcelona, the average high temperature and the average low temperature range between 57°F (14°C) and 41°F (5°C). The cooler temperature coincides with some of the best deals of the year for travel and accommodations.
Barcelona Weather in February: High temperature averages hold steady at 57°F (14°C) for February. Meanwhile, the low temperature average increases by a couple of degrees to 43°F (6°C).
March sees the temperature averages increase by a few degrees for both the high and low temperatures. They measure in at 61°F (16°C) and 46°F (8°C) respectively. Precipitation levels hover at 33 mm.
In April, the average high temperature creeps up to 64°F (18°C). The average low temperature also sees an increase to 50°F (10°C).
Barcelona Weather in May: There’s a moderate amount of spring showers in May with the precipitation rate at 54 mm. The high temperatures average 72°F (22°C). Meanwhile, the average low temperature also increases significantly to 57°F (14°C).
June is the driest month of the year with only 11 mm of rainfall to be expected. It’s also the sunniest month of the year with 10 hours of sunlight per day. Temperatures increase to 79°F (26°C) for the high temperature average and 64°F (18°C) for the low temperature average.
In July, the climate continues to get warmer as summer goes on. The average high temperatures and average low temperatures are 82°F (28°C) and 70°F (21°C) respectively. The summer season brings with it the peak tourist seasons.
Barcelona Weather in August: It’s the best time of the year to hit Barcelona’s beaches in August as sea temperatures are at a pleasant 26°C. August is also the warmest month of the year with the high temperature average at 84°F (29°C). Low temperature averages remain the same at 70°F (21°C).
September sees temperature averages decreasing in general. The average high temperature decreases to 79°F (26°C) while the average low temperature goes down to 64°F (18°C).
In October, Barcelona receives the most rainfall of the year with precipitation averages at 87 mm. The average low and average high temperature measure in at 57°F (14°C) and 73°F (23°C) respectively.
Barcelona Weather in November: The climate cools off quickly in November as the high temperature averages decrease by over 10 degrees to 64°F (18°C). The same can be said for the low temperature averages, which drops down to 48°F (9°C).
December receives the least sunshine of the year with 4-hour daily average. This coincides with a further drop in both the average low and average high temperatures which range between 41°F (5°C) and 57°F (14°C).
Ready to experience the best of Barcelona’s festivals? Plan your trip to this beautiful Spanish city in between the months of May and June when several festivals take place. To avoid the tourist rush of summer a trip between May to June is also the best time to visit. For more affordable hotel rates, plan your trip during the lean season from September through December. The best travel deals, however, are to be had in between January and April when the temperature gets a bit chillier but the sights remain gorgeous. Verified Resource: The Weather Channel
