Is the ocean water cold in Barcelona?

Barceloneta sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 29°C (77 to 84°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Barceloneta climb to their highest in mid August.



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You can enjoy almost 5 km of beaches which are all accessible by public transport and have all the necessary amenities for you to swim in the biggest swimming pool of all: the sea.

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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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The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 70.2°F / 21.2°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 54.5°F / 12.5°C.

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The warmest and best months for swimming in the sea in Barcelona are generally considered to be July, August and September. However with climate change we have seen that June can be very pleasant warm enough for swimming too.

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Barceloneta sea water temperatures peak in the range 25 to 29°C (77 to 84°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their minimum on about the 1st of March, in the range 12 to 14°C (54 to 57°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Barceloneta climb to their highest in mid August.

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The warmest water in Spain is in Menorca where water has 26.8 degrees celsius. On the contrary, the lowest temperature is in San Sebastian where water has only 14.6 degrees celsius. This means the difference between the warmest Menorca and coldest San Sebastian place in Spain is 12.2 degrees celsius.

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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.

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Summers in Barcelona are hot during the day and cooler at night-time. During the months of July and August the average highs are between 83°F (28°C) and 84°F (29°C). The average lows are of 73°F (22°C) and 73.6°F (23°C). It is not very usual for it to rain during the summer.

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All of Barcelona beaches are clean and well maintained.

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Currents coming from the Atlantic Ocean, right from the strait of Gibraltar, cool down our sea water. February has in fact the coldest sea temperature of the year, 13ºC/55ºF.

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  • 04 of 11. Playa de Mónsul, Almería. ...
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  • 06 of 11. Playa del Inglés, Canary Islands. ...
  • 07 of 11. Playa de Pechón, Cantabria. ...
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Four idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters
  • Berellín beach in Val de San Vicente, Cantabria. Berellín Beach, Cantabria. ...
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  • Ses Illetes beach in Formentera, Balearic Islands. Ses Illetes beach, Formentera. ...
  • La Rijana beach in Granada, Andalusia.


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Located in the traditional fishing district, this is one of Barcelona's oldest and best-loved beaches. It is thought to have inspired Miguel de Cervantes as the setting for the fight between Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon. It was here that the knight errant was finally defeated and abandoned his quest.

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Barcelona has a temperate Mediterranean climate: In the summer warm, sometimes hot, in the winter rarely very cold days.

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Somorrostro Beach offers a blanket of fine sand along with calm waters that don't have many waves thanks to the stone wave breaks by the beach. Because of its gentle waters, it's a popular spot for families looking to enjoy a relaxing swim on the northern side of Espigó del Gas.

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