When to Visit Barcelona
Barcelona is a prime destination in Spain known for its art, architecture, food, and nightlife. The city has a style and energy all its own. The museums, monuments, historic taverns, modern nightclubs, and amazing food all serve as magnets drawing visitors to experience, not just see, this cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean.
The best time to visit Barcelona is April – June and late September – November. During this time the temperature ranges from 19-23 degrees Celsius (66-73 degrees Farhenheit), which, with the high humidity, is considered quite comfortable. As the temperature rises above that range, the humidity can make it seem unbearably hot. The humidity factor also makes the off-season an attractive time to visit. Winter in Barcelona has much lower humidity, making the 9-10 degrees Celsius (48-50 degrees F) temperatures tolerable and the lack of crowds appealing. Just be careful to keep an eye on the rain forecast.
Summer is the busiest time for tourists in Barcelona with August leading the pack. Because most business owners tend to go on vacation themselves from mid-August through early September, as much as ten percent of the restaurants and shops can be closed during this time. Barcelona is much quieter at this time, but there will still be plenty of tourists, so don’t expect the city to be as deserted as in the off-season. Hotels may offer great bargains at this time, due to the lower demand, so be sure to investigate rates even at 5 star Barcelona hotels to make sure you get the best deal on the accomodations you want.
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