October verdict

Barcelona, Spain in October

Weather score50Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.

Barcelona, Spain, Spain travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

84mm

Sun

5.7h

Sea

21°C

Weather score

50

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Barcelona, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October21°C average high

October is close to Barcelona's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October84mm average rain

October is one of Barcelona's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October5.7 hours average sun

October is below Barcelona's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October21°C average sea

October is close to Barcelona's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October50 weather score

October sits close to Barcelona's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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