Climate Overview

Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean, nestled between the Collserola Mountains and the sea. The climate is Mediterranean with long, hot summers and mild, dry winters. Rain is most likely in autumn (October–November).

Month	Temperature	Rainy Days	Sunshine Hours	Sea Temperature
Jan–Feb	8–14°C	4–5	5–6h	13°C
Mar–Apr	11–18°C	5–6	7–8h	14–16°C
May–Jun	16–26°C	4–5	9–10h	18–22°C
Jul–Aug	22–30°C	2–3	10–11h	24–26°C
Sep–Oct	18–25°C	5–7	7–8h	22–20°C
Nov–Dec	10–15°C	4–5	5–6h	16–14°C

Important: Humidity can be high in summer (July–August) — the perceived temperature often exceeds 35°C. The city is flooded with millions of tourists during peak season, prices rise, and queues are long.