🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Helsinki 🇫🇮

Barcelona, Spain vs Helsinki, Finland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 105 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇫🇮 Helsinki
Avg annual high
21°C
9°C
Hottest month
July · 29°C
July · 22°C
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (-8°C low)
Rainy days / year
59
164
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).

🇫🇮 Helsinki

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (-8°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Helsinki warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Helsinki?

Helsinki is rainier — Barcelona sees about 105 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Helsinki?

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

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