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Barcelona
Visit in June — score 84/100 · avg high 79°F · 6 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48 | 48° | 57° | 41° | 5 | 42 | 9.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 49 | 50° | 59° | 43° | 7 | 39 | 10.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 48 | 53° | 61° | 46° | 10 | 54 | 11.7h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 56 | 57° | 64° | 50° | 10 | 71 | 13.1h | High | Average |
| May | 68 | 64° | 70° | 57° | 10 | 51 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| June | 84 | 73° | 79° | 66° | 6 | 33 | 15.0h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 81 | 77° | 83° | 71° | 6 | 36 | 14.7h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 74 | 78° | 84° | 71° | 8 | 46 | 13.7h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 61 | 71° | 78° | 65° | 13 | 99 | 12.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 60 | 65° | 72° | 59° | 11 | 101 | 10.9h | High | Average |
| November | 52 | 56° | 64° | 49° | 9 | 55 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 49 | 50° | 59° | 43° | 6 | 39 | 9.0h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Barcelona (March, April, May) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 51°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 68/100.
Summer
- Score
- 80/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 69°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Barcelona (June, July, August) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 69°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 80/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Fall
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 71°F
- Low
- 58°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Barcelona (September, October, November) brings average highs of 71°F and lows of 58°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Winter
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 58°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Barcelona (December, January, February) brings average highs of 58°F and lows of 42°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
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