Barcelona Weather Forecast

BARCELONA CLIMATE AND RESORT OVERVIEW

Barcelona is Spain's second largest city and largest port and commercial centre. Barcelona is a city with a rich past as well as a vibrant present. Located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and is the 4th most visited city in Europe. Situated 8 miles from Barcelona Airport, Barcelona has been breaking the mould in terms of art, architecture and style since the 19th century and it is showing no sign of slowing down.

With resorts such as Sitges, Santa Susanna, Salou and Costa Brava located nearby you certainly are in the hub of the action on a trip to Barcelona.

You may be surprised to find that Barcelona is not only home to some beautiful buildings but also has a few beaches which it can brag about. Barceloneta Beach is the closest to the city centre, only a 20 minute walk away. Furthermore, with a forecasted average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius you may find that you will get that golden tan you have been craving all year. If you need some cooling down after basking yourself in the glorious Mediterranean sun then a swim in the sea should do it with an average sea temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. To view all the seasonal weather averages for Barcelona go the climate profile page Some of the architectural flare that Barcelona is so famed for even extends to this beach. Rebecca Horn's unusual monument "Homenatage a la Barcelona" is located here providing the perfect opportunity to take some beach holiday snaps which are a little different to everyone else's.

Once the peak season is over and the bustling crowds of summer have disappeared it may be a good time to explore Barcelona in all its glory and truly appreciate it. Furthermore, with an average maximum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius you won't have to worry about the heat causing any discomfort. All you have to worry about is if you are going to be able to see all of Barcelona during your stay.

La Seu Cathedral has been attracting tourists far and wide for decades and it is not hard to see why. Named after Barcelona's patron saint Eulalia this gothic style cathedral is not only impressive on the outside with its gothic bell towers but inside it's like stepping into a different world. One of the most notable sights within the cathedral is Cappella de Sant Benet which sits behind an alter which showcases an interpretation of the crucifixion of Christ by Bernat Matorell. The most spellbinding sight here is the 4th century cloister which overlooks a beautiful garden of orange trees and palm trees. Furthermore, it is also home to a gaggle of geese. Why they are there remains unknown but some legends say they represent the former splendor of Rome while others say they are a symbol of St. Eulalia's virginity.

Temperatures during the winter months can drop to an average maximum temperature of 14 degrees Celsius meaning that you may want to pack a few jumpers rather than your shorts. However fear not as because it is the season to be jolly, getting in a few Christmas presents may not be a bad idea.

Maremagnum is a shopping centre which is home to many international names including H&M, Desigual, Mango, Quicksilver and Calvin Klein. Furthermore, this is one of the wettest seasons with a monthly average rainfall of 50mm. Although this is much less precipitation than in autumn, it's certainly still a viable excuse to hit the shops.

Museums here are like sun loungers on a beach, there are quite a few. For example, The Picasso Museum in Barcelona is located in the heart of the old city on the Carrer Moncada. The museum was opened in 1963 and contains Picasso's earliest work, which he created when he was in his early teens. Here you can see how it all began and how Picasso became one of the most well known artists in history.

With temperatures reaching an average maximum of 22 degrees Celsius, exploring Barcelona should be at the top of your to do list. Furthermore, our 'comfort levels' suggest that no discomfort should be caused from the heat given average temperatures and humidity levels.

Mount Tibidabo is one of those places that beggars belief. Looking down on the city of Barcelona you will see something which not even Picasso himself could have conjured. Furthermore, with an average wind speed of 7mph the only thing that will blow you away are the views.

One of the most prominent sights in all of Barcelona and one which sits grandly at the top of Mount Tibidabo is the Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon. This Catholic Church took nearly 60 years to build and provides views of the whole of Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a bronze statue of Jesus which sits at the very top of the Church which dominates the skyline. Another way to experience Mount Tibidabo is El Parque de Attractions, which is a theme park. The park has a vast array of rides which date back to when it was built in 1889 all of which let you see Mount Tibidabo in a way that is out of the ordinary, making the experience even more special.