🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Barcelona, Spain vs Rotterdam, Netherlands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 98 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Avg annual high21°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year59157
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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).

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Rotterdam warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is rainier — Barcelona sees about 98 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Rotterdam?

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

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