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Barcelona in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Barcelona in October is climatically well suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. The average daily high is around 22 °C, and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
78/100 · #5
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#11
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#4
Published best categories: City break, Active
Barcelona · OctoberPhoto: JJxFile · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 22 °C
- Average low
- 13 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
For your trip planning
October: the wettest month, yet among the best for city trips
October is the wettest month of the year in Barcelona in our series, with precipitation on a par with September. It is clearly cooler than September by day and night, yet much milder than November. It still ranks among the best months for a city trip. Plan indoor options for the rainier days.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26 | 17 | 9 | 66 | 5.9 | 69 | 2.3 | 24 | 86 |
| October (selected) | 22 | 13 | 9 | 67 | 4.1 | 74 | 2.3 | 21 | 78 |
| November | 17 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 2.8 | 75 | 2.4 | 17 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (78/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +8 | +4.1 °C | +3.7 °C | +0.3 | -1 mm | +1.8 h | -4.8 % | ±0 m/s | +2.9 °C |
| November | -20 | -5.2 °C | -5.3 °C | -2.2 | -16.6 mm | -1.3 h | +0.7 % | +0.1 m/s | -3.6 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Barcelona in October?
The average daily high is around 22 °C, with an average daily low of about 13 °C.
Can you swim in Barcelona in October?
The sea is about 21 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in October?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 67 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Barcelona. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. October is not among them.