🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Lisbon 🇵🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Lisbon, Portugal — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 27 fewer rainy days a year.

Drier · Barcelona

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇵🇹 Lisbon
Avg annual high
21°C
21°C
Hottest month
July · 29°C
August · 29°C
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year
59
86
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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).

🇵🇹 Lisbon

Best around May, June, October. Hottest in August (29°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Lisbon warmer?

Barcelona and Lisbon have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Lisbon?

Lisbon is rainier — Barcelona sees about 27 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Lisbon?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Lisbon is best around May, June, October.

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