🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Brussels 🇧🇪

Barcelona, Spain vs Brussels, Belgium — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 93 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇧🇪 Brussels
Avg annual high21°C14°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year59152
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, August

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇧🇪 Brussels

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Brussels warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Brussels?

Brussels is rainier — Barcelona sees about 93 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Brussels?

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

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