Can you swim in Barcelona in winter?

Swimming in december in Alicante, Barcelona, Lloret de Mar, Malaga, Salou, Valencia, Almeria, Benidorm, Cartagena, Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, Marbella, Nerja and Torremolinos is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 63°F (min: 59°F/max: 66°F).



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Bathing season calendar. Beach mid-season: from 1 to 10 April and every weekend in April, from 1 to 26 May and from 12 to 25 September. All beach rescue and first aid facilities on Barcelona's beaches are open to the public from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Beach high season: from 27 May to 11 September.

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Barcelona in November is generally cool and pleasant. The temperature ranges between a high of 18ºC and a low of 12º. The water temperature is generally cool owing to the shifting weather in Barcelona in November. So if you're okay with swimming in cold waters, you can try it out.

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Best Time for Beaches: Those who want a beach-focused holiday in Spain will want to go when the weather is warm, and the sea temperature makes for good swimming too, which is typically anytime between May and early to mid-October. During the peak of summer, the beaches will be jam-packed.

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The best time to visit Barcelona is during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and fall (September to October). During these months, the weather is generally mild, sunny, and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 60°F (15°C) to 80°F (27°C).

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Can you wear shorts in Spain? Yes, it is acceptable. Shorts are worn in the summer months of June, July, and August. Locals also wear shorts in late spring and early fall if it's hot.

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In the coldest month – January, typically the temperature ranges from 12 to 18 °C (54 to 64 °F) during the day and 6 to 12 °C (43 to 54 °F) at night. In the warmest month – August, the typically temperature ranges from 27 to 31 °C (81 to 88 °F) during the day and about from 20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F) at night.

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The cheapest time to visit Spain is usually from December to March, though you can also enjoy affordable flights and hotels in early spring and late autumn. The winter months see many vibrant markets and activities dedicated to annual celebrations such as Christmas, Carnival, and New Year's Eve.

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