In this section we provide you with all the info about general interest to maximize your stay in one of our apartments in Barcelona including phone numbers of interest, addresses and points of information around the city. We hope that this information will be useful for your holiday or business trip.
Safety tips
Barcelona is a safe city, but as with all cities you should be vigilant in certain areas.
Some safety tips:
- Be careful if you are carrying money or documentation in your bag in a crowded place.
- Don’t leave personal items (wallet, mobile) on the table in a terrace, bar or restaurant
- In the streets around Las Ramblas, if you stop to view a street performance. Mind your belongings.
- The cup and ball game is a con, beware pickpockets around you and do not bet any money.
- Only buy entrance tickets from official sales points, do not trust ticket touts.
- Don’t leave any belongings visible inside a parked car, try to only use a car park with security.
- Don’t show your wallet in public places.
- Put the strap of your bag, camera or other belongings across your chest/back.
- Watch your cases at all times in places such as the airport, bus and train stations and Port.
- If you are robbed, try to find a police officer immediately who can instruct you on what action to take.
Weather in Barcelona
Current weather and the forecast for the coming days in Barcelona
TODAY’S WEATHER
| Humidity | Pressure | Wind |
| 87% | 1031hPa (Steady) (30.45in) | 13km/h NW |
WEATHER IN BARCELONA BY MONTH
Barcelona enjoys an enviably warm and mild climate due to its location on the Mediterranean coast, enjoying warm temperatures and sunshine thoughout the year.
In addition Barcelona has wonderful beaches – clean and well equipped and used throughout the year, as well as the Olympic port which is equipped for all water sports.
Barcelona experiences very little rainfall, the yearly average being just 600mm – which is just enough to water the the many parks and public spaces, ensure that they remain green, and help keep the city’s environment agreeable.
Barcelona’s climate makes tourism a joy in any season of the year and facilitates all and any activities – be they cultural, sporting or sight-seeing.
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY
| Day | Night | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature |
 |  | 16 ° C. | 10 ° C. |
FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY
| Day | Night | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature |
| | 16 ° C. | 7 ° C. |
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN BARCELONA
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
| ºC | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| ºF | 50 | 55 | 55 | 57 | 64 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 71,5 | 64,5 | 61 | 54 |
Weather in Barcelona in January
January is one of the coldest months of the year in Barcelona, though the weather is still very mild here in winter, with average highs of 13.4ºC (56.1ºF) and average lows of 4.4ºC (39.9ºF). The daily mean is 8.9ºC (48ºF)
Days in January are typically sunny and clear, with little rainfall (5 days on average). During the daytime you can often sit outside in the sun with a coat on and enjoy a drink or even a meal.
Weather in Barcelona in February
February is the end of (a very mild) winter in Barcelona, with average highs of 14.6ºC (58.3ºF) and average lows of 5.3ºC (41.5ºF). The daily mean is 10.0ºC (53ºF).
Spring is not here yet in February but just round the corner with average highs of 14.6ºC (58.3ºF) and average lows of 5.3ºC (41.5ºF). The daily mean is 10ºC (50ºF)
Weather in Barcelona in March
March sees the onset start of spring in Barcelona with average highs of 15.9ºC (60.6ºF) and average lows of 6.7ºC (44.1ºF). The daily mean is 11.3ºC (52.3ºF)
Weather in Barcelona in April
Spring is in full swing in April. At this time of year rainfall is higher than usual, showers can be expected, though it is a very pleasant and sunny month.
Weather in Barcelona in May
May sees the transition between spring and summer with some very agreeable temperatures. Like April, rainfall is higher than usual, but relatively still low. Expect average highs of 20.5ºC (68.9ºF) and average lows of 15.7ºC (60.3ºF). The daily mean is 20ºC (60.8ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in June
June is the start of summer in Barcelona and when the heat starts to really warm up. Expect average highs of 24.2ºC (72.6ºF) and average lows of 15.7ºC (60.3ºF). The daily mean is 20ºC (60.8ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in July
The beginning of the peak of summer, July is very hot in Barcelona, with high humidity too.
Average highs of 25.5ºC (77.9ºF) and average lows of 16.7ºC (62.1ºF). The daily mean is 21.1ºC (70ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in August
August is the hottest month of the year in Barcelona and typically very humid. As tourists arrive in droves, locals head out of the city for the coast or foreign climes.
Average highs of 25.5ºC (77.9ºF) and average lows of 16.7ºC (62.1ºF). The daily mean is 21.1ºC (70ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in September
As summer in Northern Europe comes to a close, here in Barcelona it is still going strong with average highs of 25.5ºC (77.9ºF) and average lows of 16.7ºC (62.1ºF). The daily mean is 21.1ºC (70ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in October
October is the end of summer in Barcelona, and the first half of the month is typified by ‘Indian Summer’ weather; expect to wear short sleeves.
This is a very agreeable month in Barcelona, gently warm but not humid, average highs reach 21.5ºC (70.7ºF) and average lows 12.6ºC (54.7ºF). The daily mean is 17.1ºC (62.8ºF)
Weather in Barcelona in November
November is still an Autumnal month in Barcelona, without wintery weather. The average high in November is 17.0ºC (62.6ºF) , with average lows of 8.1ºC (46.6ºF). The daily mean is 12.6ºC (54.7ºF).
Weather in Barcelona in December
December is the start of winter in Barcelona, but a Mediterranean winter is very mild compared to northern Europe, with no snow and ice, featuring sunny days when you can still enjoy outdoors activities and pavement terraces.
Average highs in December are 14.3ºC (57.7ºF) and average lows of 5.7ºC (42.3ºF). The daily mean is 10.0ºC (53ºF).
Tourist information points
In Barcelona there are many tourist information centers; the biggest one is situated in Plaza Catalunya, the center of Barcelona.
At any of these points you can get all the information needed about planning any of the activities we suggested in or out of the city, they will help you to plan your day trips, tell you where to rent a bike or show you how to move around Barcelona.
Also here you can buy tickets for the Touristic Bus, the Tombus and the Barcelona Art Card that gives you discounts on restaurants and museums.
Also at every major attraction, there are tourist information points providing free maps of the city and all the necessary leaflets of organized tours, visits and excursions.
A part from the centre in Plaza Catalunya there are many stalls all over Las Ramblas, around the Sagrada Familia, the Old Port, Plaza Sant Jaume and the Cathedral, also in the airports, train and bus stations like Sants and Estació del Nord.
Useful phone numbers
Below are some useful telephone numbers to take note of when visiting Barcelona:
| Emergencies | 112 |
| Police (Mossos) | 112 |
| Ambulance and medical emergencies | 112 |
| Fire Brigade | 080 |
| Local government information | 012 |
| Local council information | 010 |
| Plaza Catalunya Tourist Info | 93 285 3834 |
| AENA (Barcelona Airport) | 902 404 704 |
| VISA cancellation | 900 991 124 |
| MASTERCARD cancellation | 900 971 231 |
| American Express cancellation | 900 814 500 |
