Climate · Europe
Barcelona climate, year-round
Spain · Mediterranean · Updated May 2026
Best months
May · Jun · Sep · Oct
Best for: Mediterranean-summer nomads who can handle August humidity for May–June and September–October perfection.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
10°C
72%
1mm
Feb
11°C
70%
1mm
Mar
13°C
70%
2mm
Apr
15°C
68%
2mm
May
18°C
70%
1mm
Jun
22°C
68%
1mm
Jul
25°C
67%
0mm
Aug
25°C
70%
1mm
Sep
22°C
72%
3mm
Oct
18°C
75%
3mm
Nov
13°C
74%
2mm
Dec
11°C
73%
2mm
Summer peak
25°C
July · 67% humidity
Winter low
10°C
January · 72% humidity
Climate type
Mediterranean
Moderate summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Coastal humidity creeps up in July–August in a way Madrid avoids — locals who can leave for the coast or mountains often do. Autumn is forgiving, with warm sea temperatures lingering into late October. Winters are mild but damp; expect more grey days than Lisbon.
Cost of living in Barcelona: ~$2,280/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.