🇪🇸 Barcelona vs St. Petersburg 🇷🇺

Barcelona, Spain vs St. Petersburg, Russia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 174 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇷🇺 St. Petersburg
Avg annual high21°C9°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year59233
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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).

🇷🇺 St. Petersburg

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or St. Petersburg warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg is rainier — Barcelona sees about 174 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs St. Petersburg?

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

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