🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Stockholm 🇸🇪

Barcelona, Spain vs Stockholm, Sweden — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Barcelona is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Barcelona is drier, with roughly 60 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇸🇪 Stockholm
Avg annual high21°C10°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)February (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year59119
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).

🇸🇪 Stockholm

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (-6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Stockholm warmer?

Barcelona is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Stockholm?

Stockholm is rainier — Barcelona sees about 60 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Stockholm?

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

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