🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Reykjavík 🇮🇸

Barcelona, Spain vs Reykjavík, Iceland — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 86 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇮🇸 Reykjavík
Avg annual high
21°C
7°C
Hottest month
July · 29°C
July · 14°C
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-2°C low)
Rainy days / year
59
145
SnowRareYes
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).

🇮🇸 Reykjavík

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Reykjavík warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Reykjavík?

Reykjavík is rainier — Barcelona sees about 86 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Reykjavík?

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

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