Barcelona & the Costa Brava
A cathedral that has been under construction since 1882 and somehow still looks unfinished on purpose, beaches inside the city limits, and a rugged coast north of town for the day you want to escape both.
The best time to visit Barcelona & the Costa Brava is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (71°F). Local time there is 06:32 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 17°C · rain 67mm · 13.3h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 55mm2.2in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| February | 14°C58°F | 26mm1.0in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 15°C60°F | 36mm1.4in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 17°C62°F | 67mm2.6in | 13.3h13.3h | in the recommended window |
| May | 20°C68°F | 58mm2.3in | 14.5h14.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 24°C76°F | 29mm1.1in | 15.1h15.1h | |
| July | 27°C81°F | 27mm1.1in | 14.9h14.9h | |
| August | 28°C82°F | 56mm2.2in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| September | 25°C77°F | 90mm3.5in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 22°C71°F | 82mm3.2in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 17°C63°F | 51mm2.0in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| December | 15°C59°F | 38mm1.5in | 9.2h9.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Barcelona & the Costa Brava?
The best time to visit Barcelona & the Costa Brava is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (71°F).
How warm does Barcelona & the Costa Brava get?
Typical daytime highs in Barcelona & the Costa Brava are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 21°C (71°F), Dec–Feb 14°C (57°F).
Is Barcelona & the Costa Brava expensive?
On the ground, Barcelona & the Costa Brava is middling.
What sort of trip is Barcelona & the Costa Brava good for?
Barcelona & the Costa Brava is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Barcelona & the Costa Brava?
The wettest month in Barcelona & the Costa Brava is September at 90mm (3.5in), the driest February at 26mm (1.0in), with a monthly average of 51mm (2.0in).
What plug do I need for Barcelona & the Costa Brava?
Barcelona & the Costa Brava uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
