When is the best time to go to Catalonia?

When is the best time to go to Catalonia? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Catalonia are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are April, May, September and October


Annual weather in Catalonia

For full information about the climate and weather in Catalonia a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/56°F
2.6in
February 41°F/58°F
1.7in
March 43°F/63°F
3.7in
April 49°F/67°F
4.7in
May 56°F/74°F
3.8in
June 65°F/81°F
3.4in
July 70°F/88°F
2.6in
August 68°F/88°F
3.3in
September 63°F/81°F
3.8in
October 58°F/72°F
4.3in
November 49°F/63°F
2.8in
December 43°F/56°F
1.5in


Weather and climate in Catalonia

Catalonia enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Catalonia is 70°F (ranging from 56°F in january to 88°F in july). Annual rainfall is 38in, with a minimum of 1.5in in december and a maximum of 4.7in in april.
  • In january the climate is very unfavorable. It is for example 56°F as maximum temperature in january and it rains in january about 2.6in.
  • In the month of february the climate is bad. It is for example 58°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains about 10% of the time in february.
  • In the month of march the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and, in march, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • Between april and october the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 72°F°C and you can expect to have 4.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In november the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 63°F and it rains in november about 2.8in.
  • In the month of december the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 56°F and you can expect to have 1.5in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Catalonia

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Catalonia: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Catalonia

Find out when Catalonia has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Catalonia

  • Very low season in Catalonia
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Catalonia
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, October, November and December.
  • High season in Catalonia
    The number of visitors to Catalonia is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Catalonia
    The largest number of tourists visiting Catalonia is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Catalonia month by month



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