Month guide · Barcelona · Spain
Barcelona in April
What April is really like in Barcelona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Pleasant walking weather with occasional showers; Easter week brings crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Barcelona: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:31
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Spring (March–May). Mild, sunny days, café terraces and Sant Jordi's books and roses, with occasional rain and busy Easter weeks; the sea stays cool until late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Sant Jordi — books and roses sold across the city (23 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Sant Pau
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Domènech i Montaner's hospital complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a garden city of Modernista pavilions with tiled domes linked by underground tunnels.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Photo spot
Architecture · El Raval
Palau Güell
Use the audio guide for the basement stables and the rooftop, and pause in the main hall to look up into the dome.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Architecture · Gràcia
Casa Vicens
Gaudí's first house, built in 1883–1885 as a summer home in Gràcia, is covered in green-and-white tiles patterned with marigolds, and its interiors mix Moorish-style ceilings with painted birds and plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Sant Gervasi
CosmoCaixa science museum
Pair it with Tibidabo on the same day, as both sit on the northern edge of the city.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Barcelona?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Barcelona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Barcelona?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant walking weather with occasional showers; Easter week brings crowds.
+How warm is Barcelona in April?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.