Barcelona weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 79 | 79 | 71 |
| Day | 24° | 21° | 16° |
| Night | 19° | 16° | 11° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Sun | 7 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 8 |
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
Barcelona in October: quick answers
Is Barcelona hot in October?
No. In October, Barcelona is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C and nights drop to about 16 °C.
Can you swim in Barcelona in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 21.4 °C – refreshing for a swim.
Does it rain much in Barcelona in October?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 89 mm in total.
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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)