April · Spain
Best time to visit Barcelona in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Barcelona in April
Average temperature 14°C, 58 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Barcelona scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 58 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Modernisme, golden beaches, and lively tapas terraces come alive from April through June.
April in Barcelona — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
April averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Barcelona (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Barcelona in April?
- In April, Barcelona averages 14°C, 58 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Barcelona?
- April earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Barcelona in April?
- Expect about 58 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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