Located near 41 degrees north latitude, Barcelona is at roughly the same position as New York City. However, with the Atlantic Ocean looming large only several hundred miles to the west, and because weather systems most often travel from west to east, Barcelona's climate is very different from that of the Big Apple. La Sagrada Familia's surreal shape mirrors the slopes of Mont Serrat. Photo by Amy Lewis. Average highs are generally in the low 80s, with lows in the mid-60s.
Temperature extremes are uncommon.
Winters tend to be cool and a bit more humid than most spots across the United States, with average highs and lows in the mid-50s and low 40s, respectively. Clouds are more prevalent in winter, but compared to most of Europe, Barcelona enjoys a bright winter. Barcelona is fairly dry compared to most of the United States, averaging 23 inches annually. The rainfall is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with autumn receiving somewhat greater amounts. Each month typically sees between six and 10 days of rain.