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Best time to visit Barcelona
without extreme heat

Barcelona, Spain is most comfortable in January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August (comfort 18/100). In August, daytime highs average 29.2°C (feels like 31.9°C) with 11.6 days over 30°C and 24.4 tropical nights.

LIVE
January
BEST MONTH
29.2°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
24.4
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
18/100
AUGUST COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January 13.9° 4.6°11.3°000 100
February 15.1° 6.4°13°000 100
March 15.9° 8.4°13.8°000 100
April 18° 9.8°16.7°000 100
May 21.4° 13.5°21.6°0.200 100
June 26.7° 19.3°28.2°3.8012.8 60
July 28.7° 21.3°30.9°7.80.424.6 29
August 29.2° 21.5°31.9°11.60.624.4 18
September 25.5° 18.1°26.9°0.407.6 76
October 22.6° 15.2°22.9°000.2 100
November 18° 9.8°16.4°000 100
December 15.3° 6.2°13.4°000 100

Cooler alternatives to Barcelona in August

Destinations scoring 75+ for August heat comfort:

Barcelona heat FAQ

Is Barcelona too hot in August?

It's hot but manageable. August daytime highs in Barcelona average 29.2°C with 11.6 days over 30°C. Plan outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.

What is the best month to visit Barcelona for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Barcelona are January, February, March. The toughest month for heat is August, scoring 18/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Barcelona?

In August, nights in Barcelona average a low of 21.5°C, with 24.4 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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