Barcelona weather,
live right now
It's 24°C and partly cloudy in Barcelona. Local time 00:45, sunset at 21:25. Weather models disagree on the cloud cover right now — trust the camera above.
Live
Sagrada Familia
24°
⛅Partly cloudy
Feels like 28° · UV 0
Wind
8 km/h
east-northeasterly
Humidity
88%
Rain
0.0 mm
Pressure
1013 hPa
Sunrise → Sunset
06:28 → 21:25
14h 57m daylight
Air Quality
37 · Good
PM2.5 · 9 µg/m³
The week ahead
Today
29°
22°
— dry —
Sun
29°
22°
— dry —
Mon
29°
24°
— dry —
Tue
30°
24°
— dry —
Wed
30°
24°
— dry —
Thu
33°
24°
— dry —
Fri
33°
26°
— dry —
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What's it like
In Barcelona, right now.
A perfect Barcelona day — 24°C, clear skies, the Mediterranean impossibly blue. Skies stay dry through the day. Boqueria for breakfast, Park Güell mid-morning, beach lunch, Gòtic wander, sunset at the Bunkers.
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Common questions
What are the best months to visit Barcelona?
May-June and September-October. Warm (20-27°C), beach-perfect, less humid than peak summer. May lets you do everything; June has warmer sea (22°C) and longer days. September has the warmest sea of all (24°C) plus fewer crowds — locals consider it the best month. July-August is hot, packed, and pricey. November-March is mild (8-15°C) but rainier; the Med winter is actually pleasant for sightseeing.
What should I wear in Barcelona in summer?
Beach-to-city outfits. Lightweight t-shirts, shorts or sundresses, comfortable sandals for cobbles. UV is intense (8-10), so sun hat and sunglasses essential. For tapas evenings, bring something slightly nicer — Barcelonans dress up. Light scarf or wrap for restaurant AC. Pack a beach bag: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, water. The Gothic Quarter's stone streets stay cool even in heat; this is where to walk midday.
How warm is the Mediterranean in Barcelona?
Mediterranean sea temperatures peak in August (25°C) and stay warm through October (22°C — the secret swimming month). June reaches 22°C, October still 22°C. May is 18°C (cold for most), November 17°C (only for the brave). The water is generally calm, clear, and safe at city beaches (Barceloneta, Bogatell, Mar Bella). Check flag system: green safe, yellow caution, red no swim. Storms occasionally close beaches in autumn.
What can you do in Barcelona when it rains?
The Sagrada Família is breathtaking in rain (the colored light through stained glass). Picasso Museum, MNAC (Catalan art on Montjuïc), CaixaForum, and the smaller Joan Miró Foundation are all rain-perfect. The covered Boqueria market is a meal in itself. La Rambla under a Gothic arcade umbrella. Stay in Gràcia or Born for tapas-hopping through covered passages. End at a Modernista café like Cafè de l'Òpera or Els Quatre Gats. Mediterranean rain is usually brief and dramatic; wait 30 min, beach plan back on.