Barcelona guide
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Barcelona in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Barcelona are May, June, August and October. In January, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
10°C
Rainfall
10 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
Planning January?
Get a day-by-day Barcelona plan with a map and budget, free.
Plan my trip

Weather and what to pack

In January, Barcelona is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 10°C with about 10mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Barcelona in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

EADA Business School
EADA Business School is an international business school located in Barcelona. It was founded in 1957, and became one of the first Spanish institutions to run manager training prog
Gaixample
The Gaixample, a portmanteau of gai and eixample, is the nickname of a central area in Barcelona's Eixample district where, since the end of the 20th century, many gay shops, bars,
Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona
The Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, also called the Episcopal Public Library of the Seminary of Barcelona is a library located in the building of the Conciliar Seminary of B
Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona
The Geological Museum of the Barcelona Seminary is a natural history museum situated inside the Barcelona Conciliar Seminary in Barcelona. The museum was established in 1874 and wo
Local food tour of Barcelona
Taste the signature dishes of Barcelona.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

Want these arranged into days? See the full 4 days Barcelona itinerary →

Barcelona in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Barcelona's best months are generally May, June, August and October.

What is the weather like in Barcelona in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 10°C. Rainfall averages about 10mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for Barcelona in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in Barcelona in January?+

Popular things to do include EADA Business School, Gaixample, Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona and Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

Barcelona in other months

Other destinations