May in Barcelona
Barcelona in May. One of the best months to visit Barcelona. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeCasa BatllóExplore →
Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain.
02What to seeCasa MilàExplore →
Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera in reference to its unconventional rough-hewn appearance, is a Modernista building in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
03What to seeBasilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy FamilyExplore →
Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, or simply Sagrada Família, is a Catholic church under construction in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
04What to seePark GüellExplore →
Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Gràcia district in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
05What to seeCamp NouExplore →
Camp Nou, officially Spotify Camp Nou for sponsorship reasons, and often referred to in English as the Nou Camp, is a stadium in Barcelona and the home of La Liga club FC Barcelona since its opening…
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Esplugues de Llobregat
Esplugues de Llobregat is a municipality of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
07Sant Just Desvern
Sant Just Desvern is a town near Barcelona, in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain.
08Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Santa Coloma de Gramenet, informally simply known as Santa Coloma, and formerly as Gramenet de Besòs between 1936 and 1939, is a municipality in Barcelonès county, in Catalonia, Spain.
Barcelona, photographed in 2021
A view of Barcelona from Montjuïc Castle with Collserola in the background
Month by month
Barcelona, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
June in Barcelona
Barcelona in June. One of the best months to visit Barcelona. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
September in Barcelona
Barcelona in September. One of the best months to visit Barcelona. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
October in Barcelona
Barcelona in October. One of the best months to visit Barcelona. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN).
Know before you go
- Book Sagrada Família and Park Güell ahead.
- Watch bags on La Rambla and the metro.
- Dinner rarely starts before 9pm.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
The best time to visit Barcelona is May–Jun & Sep–Oct, in Spain.
Where is Barcelona?
Barcelona is in Spain. The nearest major airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat (BCN).
What is Barcelona known for?
Gaudí, tapas, and the Mediterranean at the end of every street.
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