🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Palermo 🇮🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Palermo, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Palermo is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 45 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇮🇹 Palermo
Avg annual high21°C22°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (9°C low)
Rainy days / year59104
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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).

🇮🇹 Palermo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Palermo warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Palermo?

Palermo is rainier — Barcelona sees about 45 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Palermo?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Palermo is best around April, May, October.

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