Barcelona · September
Best travel monthTravel 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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Barcelona: only 4 rain days, 26°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 26°C, cooling to 19°C at night (daily average: 23°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 62 mm total. Sea temperature is 24°C — pleasantly warm for long swim sessions.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September are ideal.
Events & Festivals
- Festes de la Mercè24. September (Stadtfeiertag), Festwoche 23.–27. September
Barcelonas größtes Stadtfest zu Ehren der Schutzpatronin. Freie Konzerte auf Plaça de Catalunya und Plaça Reial, Castellers (Menschentürme), Gegants-Umzüge und das spektakuläre Feuerwerk auf dem Montjuïc.
Packing list for Barcelona in September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Barcelona?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Barcelona (Climate Score: 73/100). Pleasant temperatures (26°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Barcelona in September?
- In September, Barcelona sees daily highs of 26°C. Nights cool to 19°C, with a daily average of 23°C.
- How much rain falls in Barcelona in September?
- In September, Barcelona receives an average of 62 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Barcelona get in September?
- Barcelona averages 7 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Barcelona in September?
- Water temperature in Barcelona in September averages 24°C — pleasantly warm for swim sessions.
