🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Lyon 🇫🇷

Barcelona, Spain vs Lyon, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 122 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇫🇷 Lyon
Avg annual high
21°C
18°C
Hottest month
July · 29°C
July · 28°C
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
59
181
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMay, September, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇫🇷 Lyon

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Lyon warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Lyon?

Lyon is rainier — Barcelona sees about 122 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Lyon?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Lyon is best around May, September, October.

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