Weather in Barcelona in February

How February compares

February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Barcelona and ranks 95th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 78th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Barcelona is 5.3°C warmer by day and 3.4°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Barcelona peaks at 13.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 5.4°C; one night in ten drops to 2.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 21.1°C (2019-02-22) and the coldest night -2.3°C (2012-02-05).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 35 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 104 mm, the driest 1997 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 12.9°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 12.5°C to 13.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:48 and sets about 18:23 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is February a good time to visit Barcelona?

February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Barcelona on our scoring are July, June, August; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Milder than London, but still jacket weather

Barcelona's average February high is 5.3°C above London's 7.9°C, a useful difference for spending time outdoors. It is still cool rather than warm, so pack layers you can remove when the afternoon feels mild and put back on as it cools. The warmest 10% of days reach 16.7°C or more, but that is a bonus rather than something to build the trip around. At the other end, the coldest 10% of nights fall to 2°C or below. A proper jacket and a warm layer make more sense than a suitcase packed mainly for spring sunshine, especially if you plan to stay out into the evening.

Make the daylight count and allow for rain

February brings about 5.4 hours of sunshine within 10.4 hours of daylight, so there is scope for outdoor time without expecting clear skies throughout the day. Keep your plans flexible: use brighter spells for longer walks and leave room to move indoors if rain arrives. There are about 6 rainy days during the month, enough to justify a waterproof jacket but not a reason on its own to rule out the trip. Comfortable shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible too. Put your longer outdoor plans in the daytime, when temperatures are generally more comfortable, rather than relying on mild evenings.