February is one of the driest months of winter in Barcelona, with only 29 mm of rain over three days and 15.6°C during the day. The sea reaches its annual minimum at 13.4°C, but the days are already gaining more than an hour of daylight as the month progresses.
Temperatures, rain and sunshine: AEMET station 0076 (Barcelona Aeropuerto), 2016-2025 averages against the 1991-2020 normal. Sea: NOAA OISST, same period. Daylight runs from 10 hr 07 min to 11 hr 16 min across the month.
Early, Mid, or Late February?
The weather changes throughout the month. If you're deciding between several dates, here's what sets each period apart. Averages per decade over ten years, AEMET station 0076.
February 1st → 10th
15.5°C / 7.2°C, 14 mm of rain.
The beginning of the month is the wettest period, with 13 mm, which is still modest. Temperatures are still quite wintry, but the days are noticeably getting longer: the light is gradually returning.
February 11 → 20
15.6°C / 7.7°C, 7 mm of rain.
This is the driest period of the month, with 7 mm. Temperatures hardly change and February is particularly consistent, with very little variation between the beginning and the end of the month.
February 21 → 28
15.8°C / 7.7°C, 9 mm of rain.
The end of February is slightly milder, but it's the light that really makes a difference: the days are nearly eleven hours long, compared to ten at the start of the month. You can start to feel the return of spring, even though the temperatures remain cool.
What to Pack in Your Suitcase
Essentials
- A warm jacket for the morning: 7.5°C at sunrise, with more than eight degrees difference compared to the afternoon
- Several easy-to-remove layers rather than a thick coat: the midday sun can quickly warm up
- Closed and comfortable shoes to enjoy the city on foot
- Sunglasses: February has 154 hours of sunshine and the sun is still quite low
Still worth considering
- A scarf for the waterfront, where the wind enhances the cool feeling
- Something to cover your shoulders for the Sagrada Família and the cathedral
- No need to plan for swimming: the sea is at 13.4°C, its annual minimum
- A compact umbrella for the average three days of rain
A Dry Month
Enjoy the City, Even When the Weather Changes
February is one of the driest months of winter, with 29 mm of rain spread over just three days. It's a great time to explore Barcelona on foot, with some lovely indoor options if the weather turns.
On Foot
Gothic Quarter
Covered
Mercat de la Boqueria
In the Evening
Palau de la Música Catalana
On the Agenda
What to Do in Barcelona in February?
February is a great month to enjoy Barcelona at a more relaxed pace. Some years, the carnival brings the city to life, while museums, monuments, and major sites can still be visited without the crowds of spring and summer.
February or March?
March is a bit milder, with +1.3°C on the highs, and especially brighter with 44 additional hours of sunshine. On the downside, it is also wetter: 46 mm over five days compared to 29 over three. February holds the advantage of calm, while March offers more light.
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 14.7°C | 15.6°C | 16.9°C |
| Minimum | 6°C | 7.5°C | 9.1°C |
| Sea | 14.1°C | 13.4°C | 13.7°C |
| Rain | 39 mm | 29 mm | 46 mm |
| Sunshine | 120 h | 154 h | 198 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 |
February in the Year
With an average high of 15.6°C, February remains close to the winter low of January, but the days are already noticeably getting longer.
Frequently Asked Questions About February in Barcelona
Cool in the morning, rather mild in the afternoon. The average high is 15.6°C and the low is 7.5°C, with temperatures sometimes reaching nearly 20°C during the warmest hours. The contrast between morning and afternoon is more noticeable than the cold itself.
It's the driest month of winter: 29 mm of rain over just three days, less than in August. February is therefore a cool month, but not very rainy.
The sea is around 13.4°C, its lowest level of the year: much too chilly for most swimmers. In February, the beaches are mainly for sunny strolls.
Barcelona enjoys approximately 154 hours of sunshine in February, which is five and a half hours per day and a third more than in January. The length of the day increases from 10:07 to 11:16 throughout the month.
Yes, especially for visiting the city: it rains little, the sites are less crowded, and the temperatures around 15.6°C in the afternoon are pleasant for walking. However, it's not yet the season to enjoy the sea.