🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Montpellier 🇫🇷

Barcelona, Spain vs Montpellier, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 30 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇫🇷 Montpellier
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (4°C low)
Rainy days / year5989
SnowRareRare
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).

🇫🇷 Montpellier

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (4°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Montpellier warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Montpellier?

Montpellier is rainier — Barcelona sees about 30 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Montpellier?

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

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