🇮🇸 Akureyri vs Barcelona 🇪🇸

Akureyri, Iceland vs Barcelona, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 204 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇮🇸 Akureyri🇪🇸 Barcelona
Avg annual high
6°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 14°C
July · 29°C
Coldest monthDecember (-6°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year
263
59
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustApril, May, October

🇮🇸 Akureyri

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in December (-6°C).

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Akureyri or Barcelona warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Akureyri or Barcelona?

Akureyri is rainier — Barcelona sees about 204 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Akureyri vs Barcelona?

Akureyri is best around June, July, August; Barcelona is best around April, May, October.

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