🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda) 🇮🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda), Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 17 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇮🇹 Olbia (Costa Smeralda)
Avg annual high21°C22°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (32°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (7°C low)
Rainy days / year5976
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

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

🇮🇹 Olbia (Costa Smeralda)

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (32°C), coldest lows in February (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Olbia (Costa Smeralda) warmer?

Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Olbia (Costa Smeralda)?

Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is rainier — Barcelona sees about 17 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Olbia (Costa Smeralda)?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Olbia (Costa Smeralda) is best around April, May, October.

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