Weather in Barcelona in November

How November compares

November is the 8th warmest month of the year in Barcelona and ranks 107th of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Spain it is 82nd of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Barcelona is 5.6°C warmer by day and 4.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Barcelona peaks at 16.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.3°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 9.4°C; one night in ten drops to 5.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 23.6°C (2019-11-02) and the coldest night 0.2°C (1999-11-22).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 61 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 1996 with 125 mm, the driest 2006 with 8 mm. Humidity averages 79%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 17.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.3°C to 18.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (25.5°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:40 and sets about 17:32 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 52%.

Is November a good time to visit Barcelona?

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

Milder days, but pack for chilly evenings

Barcelona's average November daytime high is 5.6°C above London's, a useful improvement without feeling like summer. A light jacket over a jumper gives you flexibility as conditions change, and warmer clothing earns its place after dark. The warmest days reach around 19°C or more, but the coldest nights can drop to around 5°C or below. That makes packing only for the average a poor bet. Choose November if you prefer mild weather for walking and do not mind putting a coat back on for the evening. If your priority is sustained heat or spending long stretches outdoors in light clothing, the month's temperatures are likely to disappoint.

Keep outdoor plans flexible and use the daylight

Expect some rain rather than assuming every day will be dry: November has about 8 rainy days. A waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet pavements are sensible, especially if you want to keep walking when showers interrupt your plans. There are about 4.6 hours of sunshine within 9.6 hours of daylight, so sunshine is only part of the day, not a promise of clear skies throughout. Put weather-dependent plans in the brighter part of the day and keep room to change them. Time by the sea is better treated as a walk than a swimming session. This suits travellers happy to adapt their plans; it is less suitable if dry, sunny weather is essential.