Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Barcelona
Spain · Europe
Barcelona is most comfortable in spring. Summers are warm and winters are mild. Rain is spread through the year.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
44°F to 80°F
Rain
6 days/mo
Sunshine
8.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk, with some shower days.
19%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
9.1 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
82%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 76°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
Sea temperature
79°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
58%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning77°F
Feels 81°F
Rain13%
Cloud39%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday85°F
Feels 88°F
Rain18%
Cloud42%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 87°F
Rain19%
Cloud43%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Feels 85°F
Rain9%
Cloud40%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology