Monthly climate guide
Barcelona weather in January
Expect cool weather in Barcelona in January: afternoons reach about 13°C (56°F), while nights drop to around 4°C (39°F). Around 37 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Just 80 km apart, but Barcelona runs about 3°C warmer than Berga this month.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
- In Barcelona, January is mid-winter.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
January is typically Barcelona's coolest month.
Avg high
13°C
56°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
37 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Barcelona weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 37 mm | 75% | 69% |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 27 mm | 71% | 65% |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm | 70% | 61% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 60 mm | 70% | 60% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 43 mm | 66% | 56% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 62°F | 32 mm | 63% | 45% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 34 mm | 63% | 36% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 69°F | 36 mm | 65% | 40% |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 17°C / 63°F | 58 mm | 69% | 53% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 76 mm | 74% | 65% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 47°F | 77 mm | 76% | 68% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 42°F | 32 mm | 76% | 66% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
Our Barcelona guide recommends: May to June or September to October, avoiding the peak summer heat and crowds.
Book Sagrada Família and Park Güell tickets online in advance — both cap daily visitor numbers and often sell out.
Best time to visit Barcelona →Other Spain cities in January
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Barcelona in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
January is a reasonable time for Barcelona: highs around 13°C and about 37 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Barcelona in January?
Average highs are about 13°C (56°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in January?
Barcelona typically gets around 37 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
May to June or September to October, avoiding the peak summer heat and crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Barcelona (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.