Month guide · Barcelona · Spain
Barcelona in July
What July is really like in Barcelona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Hot and humid, with crowded beaches and sights; sightseeing is best early and late in the day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Barcelona: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:24
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid beach season with Sant Joan fireworks, music festivals and neighbourhood fiestas, but the biggest crowds and highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Grec Festival of theatre and dance (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · La Rambla
La Rambla
Walk it once for the Boqueria and the Liceu, then turn off into the Gothic Quarter or El Raval for food and drink.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
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Market · La Rambla
La Boqueria market
The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, under a cast-iron roof just off La Rambla, sells jamón, cheese, seafood, fruit and juices, and its counter bars serve excellent market cooking.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Iconic
Museum · El Born
Picasso Museum
Entry is free at certain times each month, but those slots still have to be reserved online and go quickly.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
Religious site · El Born
Santa Maria del Mar
Built in just over 50 years in the 14th century with the help of the Ribera waterfront's dockers and merchants, this basilica is a model of Catalan Gothic: a soaring, unadorned nave with slender octagonal columns and a great rose window.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Barcelona.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 22°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July a good time to visit Barcelona?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid, with crowded beaches and sights; sightseeing is best early and late in the day.
+How warm is Barcelona in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.