🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Catania 🇮🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Catania, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Catania is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 15 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇮🇹 Catania
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (7°C low)
Rainy days / year5974
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇮🇹 Catania

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Catania warmer?

Catania is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Catania?

Catania is rainier — Barcelona sees about 15 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Catania?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Catania is best around April, May, October.

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