🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Geneva 🇨🇭

Barcelona, Spain vs Geneva, Switzerland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 63 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇨🇭 Geneva
Avg annual high21°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year59122
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, August, September

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇨🇭 Geneva

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Geneva warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Geneva?

Geneva is rainier — Barcelona sees about 63 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Geneva?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Geneva is best around June, August, September.

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