Spain · 41°23′N 2°10′E
Barcelona
City beach, late dinners and Gaudí, all walkable or on the metro.
- Good for
- Beach, Big city, Food, Nightlife, History & culture, Nature, Adventure, Doing nothing
- Rough daily spend
- around $130 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- April, May, June and November
Best time to visit Barcelona
Warmest in July (around 29° by day), coolest in January (14° by day, 5° at night). January has the fewest wet days (4). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for April, May, June and November.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14° | 5° | 4 | 43 mm | 7.9 h |
| Feb | 15° | 6° | 6 | 37 mm | 8.5 h |
| Mar | 16° | 8° | 8 | 56 mm | 9.7 h |
| Apr | 18° | 10° | 9 | 71 mm | 10.7 h |
| May | 21° | 14° | 8 | 52 mm | 12.3 h |
| Jun | 26° | 19° | 6 | 33 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 29° | 21° | 5 | 37 mm | 13.4 h |
| Aug | 29° | 22° | 7 | 48 mm | 12.3 h |
| Sep | 25° | 18° | 11 | 99 mm | 10.2 h |
| Oct | 22° | 15° | 10 | 104 mm | 8.9 h |
| Nov | 18° | 9° | 8 | 55 mm | 7.8 h |
| Dec | 15° | 6° | 5 | 41 mm | 7.5 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 41°23′N 2°10′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
A free walking loop
9 stops · about 3.9 km · 52 minFree-to-see sights from OpenStreetMap, linked into a walk that ends where it starts. Times are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for hills and stops.
- Royal Square Square
- Joan Miró pavement mosaic Public art
- Parròquia Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi Church
- Sinagoga Shlomo ben Adret Church
- Temple d'August Museum
- Topos V Public art
- Mercat de Santa Caterina Market
- Rambla de Mar Bridge
- Columbus Monument Monument
Well-known sights
from OpenStreetMap- Park Guell Park
- Palau de la Música Catalana Landmark
- La Rambla Landmark
- Casa Vicens Landmark
- National Art Museum of Catalonia Museum
- Palau Güell Castle
- Picasso Museum Museum
- Pavelló Mies van der Rohe Monument
- Gran Teatre del Liceu Landmark
- Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art Museum
- Magic Fountain of Montjuïc Fountain · free to see
- Columbus Monument Monument · free to see
- Museu d'Història de Barcelona Museum
- Dona i Ocell Public art · free to see
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover them. “Free to see” means a public place or an outside view; check opening times and tickets before you go.
What to pack for Barcelona
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.
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