Barcelona · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 15° |
MINMIN | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 11h | 10h | 8h | 7h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d34mm | 3d28mm | 4d43mm | 4d53mm | 3d48mm | 3d23mm | 1d25mm | 3d47mm | 4d62mm | 5d79mm | 4d58mm | 2d21mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is among the best months in Barcelona: only 3 rain days, 29°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 29°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 26°C). With 9 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 47 mm of rain over 3 days. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Packing list for Barcelona in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Barcelona?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Barcelona (Climate Score: 84/100). Pleasant temperatures (29°C), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Barcelona in August?
- In August, Barcelona sees daily highs of 29°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 26°C.
- How much rain falls in Barcelona in August?
- In August, Barcelona receives an average of 47 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Barcelona get in August?
- Barcelona averages 9 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Barcelona in August?
- Water temperature in Barcelona in August averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
