Barcelona Weather - Barcelona is a wonderful city to visit throughout the year, as it offers different kinds of vacations. Some visitors prefer the cool winters, while others prefer the warm sunny days that summers provide. Barcelona has an average annual temperature of 17 degrees celsius. The mild weather and sunshine has definitively contributed to Barcelona's popularity, and has placed this city as one of the most visited in Europe.

The winter season Weather in Barcelona is pleasant, because temperatures do not get extremely cold, like in other parts of Spain, or even in other cities of Catalonia. During winter it rarely snows, abling residents and visitors to carry on with their normal activities. Nonetheless, if you are looking for a weekend getaway in the snow, keep in mind that Barcelona is just leap away from the Catalonian Pyreenes. Here you can find facilities for winter sports, adventure sports, mountaineering and rock-climbing. For further information contact www.pyreneesguide.com.

During mid-summer, in July and August, temperatures rise in Barcelona. As mentioned previoulsy, the summers in this city do not rise as much as in other parts of Spain. If temperatures were to rise more than what the visitor prefers, he/she can escape to the tempting beaches of the Mediterranean coast. Some of the most popular ones near Barcelona include the renowned Gold Coast and the Brava Coast. Fot further information refer to www.costabrava.org and www.costadaurada.org.

Nonetheless, the best time to visit is during spring or autumn. August is the busiest month, while May and October are the best times for both ideal weather and fewer crowds.