Barcelona in August

August in Barcelona brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 70°F and about 4 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:51 pm. The sea is about 78°F (25°C). It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.

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What August is good for in Barcelona

Each activity rated for August's weather and sea.

August next to July and September

Month	July	August	September
High	83°F (28°C)	84°F (29°C)	79°F (26°C)
Low	69°F (21°C)	70°F (21°C)	64°F (18°C)
Rainy days	2	4	6
Sea	75°F	78°F	75°F
Sunset	9:24 pm	8:51 pm	8:02 pm
Daylight	14 h 53 min	13 h 51 min	12 h 30 min

Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th. Barcelona water temperature by month.

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Questions

Is August a good time to visit Barcelona?

It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November.