Barcelona weather in April

April is probably not the best time to visit Barcelona if you plan on swimming and sunbathing, but it’s fine for sightseeing and exploring the city on foot.

You can expect mild weather, and around seven hours of sunshine daily with little or no rain.

How hot is it in Barcelona in April?
Daytime temperatures average 14°C (57°F), reaching a high of 18°C (64°F) with a night-time low of 10°C (50°F).

However, on the warmest days of the month, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23°C (73°F).

How sunny is it in Barcelona in April?
There are normally at least seven hours of sunshine each day in Barcelona in April – that's around 55% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in Barcelona in April?
There are usually five days with some rainfall in Barcelona in April – the average monthly rainfall is 40mm (1.6in).

How windy is it in Barcelona in April?
April sees an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).

How warm is the sea around Barcelona in April?
The average sea temperature in Barcelona in April is 14°C (57°F), which is very cold for swimming.

Sunrise & sunset in Barcelona in April?
Sunrise is around 7:10am with sunset around 8:30pm.

What to do in Barcelona in April?
Although too cold for sunbathing and swimming, April is a good time for sightseeing the city’s many attractions and exploring the atmospheric streets of Barcelona.

Local holidays?
Easter Monday – 1st April.

April is low season in Barcelona with competitive hotel prices.


Barcelona weather in April

Temperature icon High Temp: 18°C (64°F)
temperature icon Low Temp: 10°C (50°F)
sun icon Sunshine: 7 hours per day
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Moderately hot icon
Daylight: 13 hours per day
wind icon Wind speed: 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots)
umbrella icon Wet Days: 5 days with some rain
rain cloud Rainfall: 40mm (1.6in) per month
No heat & humidity Comfort Level: No heat & 72% humidity
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High UV icon
UV Index: High
swimming icon Sea Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Barcelona, Spain

Best time to visit Barcelona

The best time to visit Barcelona for a beach holiday is during July and August, when the weather is hot and sunny with little or no rain.

However, anytime from June through September is good for a range of outdoor activities.

Barcelona weather overview


Barcelona weather by month


Source: Meteorological data for Barcelona is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the closest weather station: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), or Barcelona-El Prat Airport, located 15km (9mi) southwest of the centre of Barcelona.

Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.


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Latest update: Barcelona weather in April: 12 June, 2024


Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.



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