Will the weather be fine in Barcelona? Will people understand what I'm saying? Take a look at the practical and useful information below and you'll find the answer to some of the most frequently asked questions before you pack your case.
A walk through the history of Barcelona
Barcelona is renowned for its lifestyle. It's a friendly, open destination that welcomes visitors from around the world. Respect for and coexistence with the local community are the keys to an enjoyable stay that will allow you to explore the city in harmony. This is why we recommend you follow our tips about staying safe and the rules of coexistence. We also provide information about medical assistance that will make your stay in Barcelona much more pleasant.
Barcelona is a Mediterranean, coastal city with a temperate and sunny climate. This gives annual temperatures above 16°C / 60.8°F, with mild winters and hot summers. The city has an annual rainfall of 700 mm and spring and autumn are the rainiest seasons. We'll tell you more about the different seasons below:
A walk through the history of Barcelona
In Barcelona, and throughout Catalonia, there are two official languages: Catalan, the language of the Catalans, and Spanish, the official language of Spain. As in most European countries and also in Catalonia, GMT is the time system used in Barcelona. Clocks are one hour ahead of GMT in winter and two in summer and are adjusted twice a year, going forward one hour in winter and back an hour in summer. Spain is in the Eurozone and the euro is its official currency. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2pm) and at the bureaux de change also open every day in Barcelona city centre, and at the main railway stations and the Estació del Nord bus station and at the Airport, where they have longer opening hours.