October · Autumn · Mediterranean — wet winters, warm and dry summers.
What to pack for Barcelona in October
Gentle winters and hot, humid summers cooled by sea breezes. Autumn brings the heaviest rain.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 22°C · 72°F
- Avg low
- 14°C · 58°F
- Rain days
- 7
- Daylight
- 11h
Pack for Barcelona in October
Anchored on Barcelona's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Pickpocketing is common on Las Ramblas and the metro.
- Sticky summer humidity makes nights warm.
- Sudden autumn downpours can flood streets.
Dress & culture in Barcelona
- Beachwear stays at the beach — the city fines bare-chested walking.
- Cover shoulders for the Sagrada Família and cathedral.
Leave at home
- Snow boots and heavy down — winter is mild.
Barcelona month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C · 57°F | 6°C · 42°F | 5 |
| Feb | 14°C · 58°F | 6°C · 43°F | 5 |
| Mar | 16°C · 62°F | 8°C · 47°F | 5 |
| Apr | 19°C · 65°F | 10°C · 51°F | 7 |
| May | 22°C · 71°F | 14°C · 57°F | 7 |
| Jun | 26°C · 78°F | 18°C · 64°F | 4 |
| Jul | 28°C · 83°F | 21°C · 70°F | 2 |
| Aug | 29°C · 84°F | 21°C · 70°F | 4 |
| Sep | 26°C · 79°F | 18°C · 64°F | 6 |
| Oct | 22°C · 72°F | 14°C · 58°F | 7 |
| Nov | 18°C · 64°F | 9°C · 48°F | 5 |
| Dec | 15°C · 58°F | 6°C · 43°F | 5 |