🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Porto 🇵🇹

Barcelona, Spain vs Porto, Portugal — 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 70 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇵🇹 Porto
Avg annual high21°C20°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (26°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year59129
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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).

🇵🇹 Porto

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (26°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Porto warmer?

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

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Porto?

Porto is rainier — Barcelona sees about 70 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Porto?

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

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