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April · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 81/100

Barcelona in April

Excellent · 81/100Beach 26/100
High / low19° / 11°daily averages
Precipitation50 mm8 wet days
Sea14°surface temperature
41.39° N, 2.16° EElevation 15 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goBarcelona · weather score
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Best timeApr · Jun · Nov
April: high / low19° / 11°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Barcelona averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Days are 2.1° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 3.2°. The sea averages 14°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Barcelona.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:13 and sets at 20:31 local time, giving 13 h 19 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 76 minutes over the month.

Why 81/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%45%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Barcelona in April

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in April

Around Barcelona this month

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
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L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

Catalonia · 5.9 km SW
19°Apr high
8wet days
82score
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
Badalona
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Badalona

Catalonia · 10 km NE
19°Apr high
8wet days
81score
Badalona
Sabadell
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Sabadell

Catalonia · 18 km N
20°Apr high
8wet days
80score
Sabadell
Santa Coloma de Gramenet
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Santa Coloma de Gramenet

Catalonia · 8.1 km NE
19°Apr high
8wet days
81score
Santa Coloma de Gramenet
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in April

Where to go in April
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
23°Apr high
1wet day
97score
Arrecife
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
22°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands
21°Apr high
2wet days
96score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Almería
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Almería

Andalusia
22°Apr high
5wet days
89score
Almería
·Questions

Barcelona in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Barcelona?

April scores 81/100 for Barcelona, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Barcelona in April?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 11°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in April?

Barcelona receives about 50 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Barcelona in April?

The sea averages 14°C in April, cold for most swimmers.