Barcelona, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Barcelona, Spain? If you're planning to go to Barcelona, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Barcelona, Spain

Based on the climate and weather in Barcelona, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Barcelona, Spain by month

January

Traveling to Barcelona in January, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat

February

February for Barcelona can be chilly. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans

March

If you are traveling to Barcelona in March, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Standard footwear

April

April can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts

May

In May, Barcelona is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Barcelona, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks

June

June in Barcelona is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 10s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Rain coat

July

If you visit Barcelona during July, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Skirts

August

August is extremely warm. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals

September

If you vacation in Barcelona during September, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts

October

If you go to Barcelona in October, you will notice that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Sandals
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof footwear

November

November in Barcelona is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) to low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Socks
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Dresses
Standard footwear

December

December in Barcelona can be chilly. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Dresses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Barcelona, Spain

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Barcelona, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Barcelona
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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