November is the month Barcelona exhales. The cruise ships thin, the terraces fill with people who live here, and the Sagrada Família has a queue you can see the end of.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | High teens °C |
| Nights | Around 10 °C |
| Rain | A few wet days, often in short bursts |
| Sea | Cool; a walk, not a swim |
December is a little colder and busier with Christmas.
What to do#
Everything on the 3-day itinerary, at half the queue. The Gothic Quarter and El Born on a grey day are better than in August. Gaudí indoors: Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, the Sagrada Família with afternoon light through the west windows. Montjuïc on a clear day for the view. The beach for a walk and a vermouth at a xiringuito. Things to do in Barcelona.
What's on#
The Christmas lights switch on along Passeig de Gràcia and Portal de l'Àngel in the last week of November. The Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas market opens outside the cathedral at the end of the month. Calçot season begins and the restaurants start grilling them.
Crowds and prices#
The quietest month. Hotels drop to their lowest rates and rooms in Gràcia and El Born that are impossible in summer are available. Barcelona beyond La Rambla for where to spend the evenings.
What to pack#
A jacket, a scarf for the evenings, a small umbrella, shoes you can walk all day in. Is Barcelona safe? for the pickpocket rules, which do not take November off.
Plan it#
Post your dates on Roavi Community. A Local Friend in Barcelona knows which bar has the calçots; Roavi has very few Local Friends here yet, so post early.
Barcelona in November? The city is yours. Share it with a local.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Barcelona?
Yes, for the city rather than the beach. Mild weather, short queues, low prices and locals in the bars instead of tour groups. Bring a jacket and an umbrella.What is the weather like in Barcelona in November?
Highs around the high teens Celsius, lows around ten, with the odd grey, rainy day. Sunny days are common and pleasant for walking. Evenings are cool.Can you swim in Barcelona in November?
The sea is cool and only the hardy swim. The beach is still worth a walk on a sunny afternoon, and the seafront bars are open.Is Barcelona cheap in November?
It is one of the cheapest months for hotels and flights, along with January and February. Attractions keep the same prices but you can book them days ahead instead of weeks.
