January is one of Barcelona's most exciting months in terms of traditional festivities and local events. It's also the city's coldest month, but when “coldest” means an average of 13 degrees Celsius (about 55 Fahrenheit), we're hardly complaining.
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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.
Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.
January is a great time to visit historic Andalusian cities like Granada and Seville while also allowing time for an excursion to Barcelona. Sure, it will be too cold to swim, but you can still luxuriate in Catalonia's culture, stroll the Ramblas, enjoy the nightlife, and indulge in all the great food.
During the shoulder season (March - April and September - October) and low season (November - Early March) you will get the best budget deals in Barcelona.
Barcelona has a milder climate than Madrid. Spain's landlocked capital lies right in the very centre of Spain. This is what gives the city its so-called continental climate.
It's all possible in Spain. The Costa del Sol and the Cabo de Gata in Andalusia, the Canary Islands, and the Costa Blanca are all destinations where you'll find a climate of eternal springtime practically all year round. You'll find it perfectly possible to take a dip at the beach and then relax in the sun.
Is €1,000 enough to live in Spain per month? Yes, it is possible to live in Spain with 1,000 euros a month, as the minimum wage is 1,080 euros. However, the freedom and comfort you will have with around 1,000 euros a month will depend on the city you will live in.
Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.
Tap water is safe to drink in Barcelona. Water from the tap and tap water is drinkable in Barcelona and tap water in Barcelona is safe for cooking too. Barcelona tap water has low levels of chlorine to prevent contamination, but is completely safe for drinking and safe for cooking.
Snow in Barcelona is an uncommon occurrence. The city's Mediterranean climate and coastal position typically result in milder winter temperatures. However, it has snowed in Barcelona on rare occasions, mostly at higher altitudes.