🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Valencia 🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain vs Valencia, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Valencia is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Valencia is drier, with roughly 18 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇪🇸 Valencia
Avg annual high21°C23°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (7°C low)
Rainy days / year5941
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberMarch, April, May

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇪🇸 Valencia

Best around March, April, May. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Valencia warmer?

Valencia is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Valencia?

Barcelona is rainier — Valencia sees about 18 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Valencia?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Valencia is best around March, April, May.

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