🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Manchester 🇬🇧

Barcelona, Spain vs Manchester, United Kingdom — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 8 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 134 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇬🇧 Manchester
Avg annual high21°C13°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (20°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year59193
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberJune, July, September

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇬🇧 Manchester

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in July (20°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Manchester warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 8 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Manchester?

Manchester is rainier — Barcelona sees about 134 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Manchester?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Manchester is best around June, July, September.

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