🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Edinburgh 🇬🇧

Barcelona, Spain vs Edinburgh, United Kingdom — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 87 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇬🇧 Edinburgh
Avg annual high21°C13°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (19°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year59146
SnowRareYes
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).

🇬🇧 Edinburgh

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Edinburgh warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is rainier — Barcelona sees about 87 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Edinburgh?

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

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