Barcelona weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Barcelona: highs of 12°C (53°F) and about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (37°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 13°C (55°F) and 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?
least pleasant month Weather score 56/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Barcelona. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 34 mm (1.3 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Barcelona in January?
Days average 12°C (53°F) and nights 3°C (37°F).
Barcelona weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (53°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 34 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm | 66% | least pleasant |
| March | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 43 mm | 63% | fair |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 50 mm | 62% | fair |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm | 58% | best |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 27 mm | 47% | best |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 28 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 30°C (85°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 41 mm | 44% | best |
| September | 26°C (78°F) | 16°C (62°F) | 59 mm | 56% | best |
| October | 21°C (71°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm | 65% | fair |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 54 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| December | 12°C (54°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 31 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months