🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Murmansk 🇷🇺

Barcelona, Spain vs Murmansk, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 17 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 180 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇷🇺 Murmansk
Avg annual high21°C4°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (18°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-14°C low)
Rainy days / year59239
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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).

🇷🇺 Murmansk

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (18°C), coldest lows in January (-14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Murmansk warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 17 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Murmansk?

Murmansk is rainier — Barcelona sees about 180 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Murmansk?

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

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