Barcelona — time and weather
Barcelona is a city in Spain, in the Europe/Madrid time zone. This page shows the current local time in Barcelona and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Barcelona
Local time in Barcelona is based on the Europe/Madrid time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe with a warm climate, diverse regions, lively street life and a late daily schedule.
More about the country: Spain →What to see in Barcelona
Sights and historical places
- the Sagrada Família basilica
- Park Güell
- the La Rambla boulevard
- the Gothic Quarter
Museums
- the Picasso Museum
- the National Art Museum of Catalonia
- the Joan Miró Foundation
Where to spend time
- the Barceloneta beach
- Montjuïc hill
- the Ciutadella Park
Local cuisine
Catalan cuisine — tapas, paella and seafood; the Boqueria market on La Rambla.
Climate in Barcelona: month by month
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with average daytime highs of 29.3 °C; the coolest is January, around 14.0 °C by day and 4.7 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in September (~115 mm) and is lowest in January (~18 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 5 | 18 | 4 |
| February | 15 | 6 | 31 | 6 |
| March | 16 | 8 | 69 | 9 |
| April | 18 | 10 | 58 | 7 |
| May | 22 | 14 | 59 | 9 |
| June | 27 | 19 | 34 | 6 |
| July | 29 | 21 | 50 | 6 |
| August | 29 | 22 | 47 | 6 |
| September | 26 | 18 | 115 | 10 |
| October | 23 | 15 | 68 | 9 |
| November | 18 | 10 | 51 | 7 |
| December | 15 | 6 | 48 | 6 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Barcelona are April–June, November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Barcelona: Sunrise 07:05 · Sunset 20:44 · Day length 13:39
Time difference from Barcelona right now:
| New York | +6 h |
| London | +1 h |
| Dubai | −2 h |
| Tokyo | −7 h |
| Paris | same time |
| Sydney | −8 h |