🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Faro (Algarve) 🇵🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Faro (Algarve), Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Faro (Algarve) is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Faro (Algarve) is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · Faro (Algarve)Drier · Faro (Algarve)

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)
Avg annual high
21°C
22°C
Hottest month
July · 29°C
August · 29°C
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (10°C low)
Rainy days / year
59
56
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, June, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇵🇹 Faro (Algarve)

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (10°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Faro (Algarve) warmer?

Faro (Algarve) is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Faro (Algarve)?

Barcelona is rainier — Faro (Algarve) sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Faro (Algarve)?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Faro (Algarve) is best around May, June, October.

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