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Barcelona weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Barcelona, Spain in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Barcelona averages 14°C by day and 5°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

January in Barcelona averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Barcelona sees roughly 628 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Barcelona forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Barcelona weather by month

what to expect in Barcelona through the year

Here is Barcelona's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Barcelona by season.

Jan
14°
Cool
Feb
16°
Mild
Mar
18°
Mild
Apr
19°
10°
Mild
May
21°
13°
Mild
Jun
26°
19°
Warm
Jul
29°
21°
Hot
Aug
30°
22°
Hot
Sep
26°
18°
Warm
Oct
23°
16°
Warm
Wettest
Nov
19°
11°
Mild
Dec
16°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is Barcelona in January?
Barcelona averages a daytime high of 14°C in January, with overnight lows around 5°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
The most comfortable time to visit Barcelona is usually February, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in January?
The wettest month in Barcelona is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 628 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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