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Barcelona weather in October

October in Barcelona is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (57°F). The month usually brings about 76 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than September and 6°C warmer than November.

What stands out in October

  • Good walking weather for combining Park Güell and Sagrada Família in one day.
  • Barcelona is usually about 2°C warmer than Lloret de Mar, 70 km away, in October.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Barcelona — roughly 60% more rain than average.
  • Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Barcelona.

Avg high

22°C

72°F

Avg low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

76 mm

some rain

Humidity

74%

relative

Sky

65%

cloud · often cloudy

Barcelona weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Barcelona
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January13°C / 56°F4°C / 39°F37 mm75%69%
February14°C / 57°F4°C / 39°F27 mm71%65%
March17°C / 62°F6°C / 43°F57 mm70%61%
April19°C / 67°F9°C / 48°F60 mm70%60%
May23°C / 73°F12°C / 54°F43 mm66%56%
June27°C / 81°F17°C / 62°F32 mm63%45%
July30°C / 86°F20°C / 68°F34 mm63%36%
August30°C / 86°F20°C / 69°F36 mm65%40%
September26°C / 80°F17°C / 63°F58 mm69%53%
October22°C / 72°F14°C / 57°F76 mm74%65%
November17°C / 62°F9°C / 47°F77 mm76%68%
December14°C / 57°F5°C / 42°F32 mm76%66%

What to pack for October

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is October 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 October

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Barcelona in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Barcelona?

October is a reasonable time for Barcelona: highs around 22°C and about 76 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.

How warm is Barcelona in October?

Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in October?

Barcelona typically gets around 76 mm of rain in October — some rain.

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.