Planning a trip to Barcelona in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 11 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Barcelona has good weather in April.
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Average temperature in Barcelona in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Barcelona for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +23°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +31°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +31°C.
Is Barcelona warm or cold in April?
Barcelona is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +31°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +24°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Barcelona:
Climate in Barcelona in April
Barcelona weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+31°C
+31°C
+31°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+22°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+36°C
+36°C
Rainfall
5 mm
11 mm
37 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
82%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
9
5
4
Cloudy days
19
19
14
Rainy days
3
6
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +31°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 5 mm to 11 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 81%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in March to 5 in April.
May brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Barcelona in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Barcelona is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Barcelona based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.Barcelona is amazing in April with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Barcelona wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 55 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Barcelona?
This is the weather in Barcelona in April 2024:
1 April
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+32°C
2 April
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+32°C
3 April
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+31°C
4 April
☀️
+32°C
5 April
☁️
+32°C
6 April
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+31°C
7 April
☁️
+31°C
8 April
☁️
+31°C
9 April
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+30°C
10 April
☁️
+31°C
11 April
☁️
+34°C
12 April
☁️
+31°C
13 April
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+33°C
14 April
☁️
+33°C
15 April
☀️
+33°C
16 April
☁️
+31°C
17 April
☁️
+30°C
18 April
☁️
+30°C
19 April
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+32°C
20 April
☁️
+32°C
21 April
🌧️
+28°C
22 April
☁️
+29°C
23 April
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+27°C
24 April
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+29°C
25 April
☁️
+28°C
26 April
☁️
+28°C
27 April
☁️
+29°C
28 April
☁️
+31°C
29 April
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+29°C
30 April
☁️
+31°C
In April 2024 Barcelona had 4 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 79%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Barcelona climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Barcelona in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2021 (+29°C) and the highest in 2014 (+33°C). The driest year was 2024 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 654 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Barcelona in April:
Is April a good time to visit Barcelona?
April is a really good time to go to Barcelona. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Barcelona.
Can you sunbathe in Barcelona in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Barcelona. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Barcelona rainy in April?
Barcelona is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Barcelona in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Barcelona in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Barcelona, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
