Barcelona at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,850 h
- Rain a year
- 577 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Barcelona
Barcelona has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year, Barcelona is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
What is the weather like in Barcelona in October?
In October, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min08:02 – 19:12
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Barcelona
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.0 – 22.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Barcelona ranges from 13.1 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.4 and 27.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 13.0° | 14.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.1° | 12.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.4° | 12.8° | 14.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.6° | 14.1° | 15.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.2° | 16.3° | 18.3° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.1° | 19.9° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.2° | 22.8° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 24.4° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.1° | 22.9° | 25.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 21.4° | 20.0° | 22.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 17.7° | 16.5° | 18.8° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.1° | 14.3° | 16.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Barcelona
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Barcelona, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Barcelona: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Barcelona has about 10 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 60 | 13° | 7° | 13.7° | 6.6 h | 6 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 13° | 7° | 13.1° | 7.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 15° | 9° | 13.4° | 7.9 h | 8 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 17° | 11° | 14.6° | 8.2 h | 8 | 53 |
| MayMay | 92 | 20° | 14° | 17.2° | 8.9 h | 8 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 24° | 18° | 21.1° | 10.0 h | 5 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 26° | 21° | 24.2° | 10.0 h | 5 | 25 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 27° | 21° | 25.6° | 9.3 h | 7 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 24° | 19° | 24.1° | 7.2 h | 11 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 21° | 16° | 21.4° | 6.4 h | 10 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 71 | 16° | 11° | 17.7° | 6.1 h | 8 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 13° | 8° | 15.1° | 6.1 h | 6 | 40 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Barcelona
The best time to visit Barcelona is from May to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is October with 89 mm of precipitation.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Barcelona month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
60January13° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In January, Barcelona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in January64February13° · Sea 13° · 7 h
In February, Barcelona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in February72March15° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In March, Barcelona is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in March80April17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In April, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in April92May20° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In May, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in May97June24° · Sea 21° · 10 h
In June, Barcelona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in June98July26° · Sea 24° · 10 h
In July, Barcelona is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in July94August27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In August, Barcelona is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in August79September24° · Sea 24° · 7 h
In September, Barcelona is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in September79October21° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In October, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in October71November16° · Sea 18° · 6 h
In November, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in November63December13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In December, Barcelona is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Barcelona.
Barcelona in DecemberPlanning a trip to Barcelona
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,140 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Barcelona
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
The best time to visit Barcelona is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Barcelona?
The sea temperature in Barcelona ranges from 13.1 °C in February to 25.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Barcelona in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Barcelona?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Barcelona?
The wettest month is October with 89 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 25 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Barcelona get?
Barcelona gets around 2,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in November there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Barcelona in?
Barcelona uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?
A nonstop flight from London to Barcelona takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.
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