Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona - The best and worst times to visit
Insights you need to know

Best times

• May and June
  Enjoy pleasant temperatures and usually sun-filled days. Summer's high heat and humidity doesn't rear its ugly head until about mid June.
  
  
• September and October
  Tourist crowds have thinned (except for the La Mercé festival described below). The overall best period is between mid September and mid October.

Least desirable times

• July and August
  Barcelona becomes uncomfortably hot and humid (especially in August). And it's the peak of the tourism year, so count on painfully long lines for museums and other popular attractions.
  
  
• November to February.
  Daylight sightseeing hours are short. Expect chilly (but not bitterly cold) weather. Be prepared for the possibility of cold showers that could hamper your outdoor sightseeing.

Another insight

• Le Mercé festival
  You'll encounter crushing crowds but the annual festival La Mercé is a fun must. There are colorful parades featuring giant paper maché figures. Other highlights include concerts, fireworks, and fire-breathing dragons. Time: Late September.