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Barcelona in August: weather, sea & travel advice

Barcelona in August is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 30 °C (warm), and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 5 rainy days it is dry.

Sagrada Família und Stadtpanorama von BarcelonaBarcelona · AugustPhoto: JJxFile · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
30 °C
Night
20 °C
Sea
26 °C
Rainy days
5 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
64 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent95/100
City breakGood79/100
ActiveGood68/100
FamilyExcellent91/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 30 °C
  • Little rain (about 5 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (26 °C)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
12
J
13
F
16
M
19
A
23
M
27
J
30
J
30
A
26
S
21
O
16
N
12
D
Rainy daysdays
5
J
5
F
6
M
6
A
6
M
5
J
3
J
5
A
6
S
7
O
6
N
6
D

Similar destinations in August

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Barcelona in August?

Daytime highs average around 30 °C, with nights around 20 °C.

Can you swim in Barcelona in August?

The sea is about 26 °C (warm).

Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in August?

On the long-term average, expect about 5 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.