October. By oneself
Spain, Barcelona
Good day to all tourists who are going to Barcelona! I chose October for my trip to Barcelona due to the lower cost of the tour. Moreover, I had no doubt that Barcelona, despite the low season, would give us a lot of impressions. Arriving in the capital of Catalonia, we stayed in an average-priced hotel. Several times I managed to catch hot weather, and swim in the sea, the water in which was warm. The beach is clean and sunbeds are free for everyone. But, of course, he devoted the lion’s share of his time to walking around the city and excursions. I took a guided sightseeing tour in advance. I never got into the Sagrada Familia, the queue was too long. But I stocked up on souvenirs in the store nearby, for all my colleagues from work.
There is so much to see here! At this time I just happened to attend a jazz music festival that takes place annually.
Vitaly and Elena
October. As a couple
Spain, Barcelona
My wife and I have already been to Barcelona twice. The first time was passing through from Valencia, and the second time we arrived in Barcelona. We wanted to take a good look and get to know this wonderful city.
We lived on the busiest street in the city - La Rambla Catalunya. The hotel had disgusting soundproofing and there was no way to sleep. Tipsy people walk all night long. Having checked into the hotel, we decided to immediately walk to Barceloneta beach, where we did a little shopping, swimming and sunbathing. During siesta we went to the oldest market in Barcelona, the Buqueria Bazaar. We've heard a lot about jamón - the national Spanish meat dish, so we bought it to try. It turned out that this meat is quite a tasty delicacy. We walked around the city on our own, so we missed many sights. Next time we will definitely take a guided tour; it turns out we missed a lot of interesting things.
At the height of the autumn season, Barcelona opens up to tourists in a new light. About features of the October trip to this city interesting places and events as well about the weather we will tell you in this article. It will become your “cheat sheet” while you rest and pack your things.
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Weather
In October the weather in Barcelona is changeable. average temperatureduring the day - 22-23 degrees, at night - up to 13 degrees Celsius. When packing, be sure to take care of an umbrella; it may come in handy 3-4 times. For warm clothes, take sweaters or light windbreakers for evening walks. Yes and in daytime Because of the sea breeze, sometimes you need to warm yourself with a cardigan.
The water temperature during the first 10 days of the month is quite comfortable - not lower than 23 degrees Celsius. Subsequently, it declines, and By the end of the month, the beach season usually ends. In any case, do not forget about protection from sun rays. Even if they are not so aggressive in the fall, it will not be superfluous to apply cream with an SPF factor of 10-15. A small travel first aid kit won't hurt either. If bad weather takes you by surprise and makes you feel unwell, buying medicine in Spain will cost a pretty penny.
Weather forecast for Barcelona for October 2019.
Excursions
The trip experience will be incomplete without excursions. Tourists are increasingly booking excursions via the Internet. This is more convenient for several reasons. Can:
- take your time to read the description and reviews and choose what you like;
- do not fuss and do not waste precious time in Prague searching and purchasing excursions;
- buy in advance from home and pay by card;
- There is more choice online than at any agency or travel kiosk, and prices are 15-20% lower, because... no agency fee.
There are many options - from the simplest for €20 (ideal for the first acquaintance with the city) or for €35 to a trip to the mountains (€45) or even a trip to the city of Figueres (€70).
The most popular excursions in 2019:
- - see and learn;
- - experience the national cuisine of Spain;
- - for those with family;
- - to see what cannot be unseen.
Holidays and events of October
Be that as it may, Barcelona is best suited for sightseeing in the fall. There are also holidays and events that only take place in October.
Overview of 2019 events
In October 2019, guests of Barcelona have the opportunity to attend the following events:
Opening hours of attractions
Autumn excursions need to be planned carefully, as some attractions switch to winter operating mode, or even close altogether. It is better to take care of tickets in advance and buy them in the online store. Otherwise you will have to wait in line.
Barcelona's beaches are completely closed from November 15 to 30, but by the end of October many of them will be unavailable to the public.
Hotel and flight prices
In October, prices for tours to Barcelona are reduced. Beach season ends, and the flow of tourists decreases significantly. Eg, a week's accommodation for two people in an inexpensive hotel without breakfast will cost you about 800 euros. The same situation applies to tickets. You can find round trip flights for around 200 euros per person. Even cheaper is to find a flight with a transfer. Then you can expect that the journey will cost 150 euros. If you have at least a little flying experience, feel free to take a flight through Munich or Dusseldorf.
Must visit Boqueria market, if you plan to stay in a hotel or apartment without meals.
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You need to choose the right time for shopping. In Barcelona, from 13:00 to 16:00, the shops begin a “siesta” - an afternoon rest.
Many shops are closed. There are no major sales in Barcelona in the autumn - they occur in winter and summer.
October ends the swimming season on the coast of Barcelona. The water in the sea becomes colder (about 20°C), the air is cooler - 21 degrees during the day, about fifteen at night, so you should take sweaters and light jackets on your trip. An umbrella would also be appropriate, because the weather in Barcelona in October is considered the rainiest of the year - there are a total of six days with precipitation and fifteen sunny days. However, the Mediterranean climate is characterized by fairly frequent weather changes, so October can be quite dry.
The approach of winter is especially acute in the second half of the month, when the air temperature becomes lower and swimming in the sea becomes less and less comfortable, so the demand for hotels that offer tourists a heated pool increases. In the morning and evening during this period it is already quite fresh, especially if the wind blows. In addition, it should be remembered that in Russia October is already a full-fledged autumn, so warm clothes will come in handy in any case, at least in order to return home comfortably.
When going to Barcelona in October, you should take advantage of the opportunity not only to swim in the sea, but also to see the sights, many of which switch to winter operating hours starting in November. For example, October is the last month of operation for most open water parks, and the Singing Fountains show on Montjuic Mountain will become shorter in late autumn.
As for walks through the streets, neighborhoods and museums, they are available to tourists all year round, but the weather in Barcelona in October will make them very comfortable, since there is no longer any intense heat, and the rains, although not uncommon, are short-lived.
In addition, music lovers are advised to take evening wear on their trip, since Barcelona, like many other European countries, hosts the International Jazz Festival in October. Its events are held both in concert halls and in open areas, and the latter are usually free, so anyone can visit them, not excluding foreign tourists.
I was on holiday in Barcelona in mid-October, a wonderful city, many interesting excursions, I really enjoyed it. Everything is great except beach holiday. The sea is already quite cold, and there were almost no hot days and it rained from time to time. So for those who love the beach and sea it is better to come in early October. Have a nice trip!
Second month of autumn continues the “velvet” season on the Mediterranean coast of Spain and at the same time closes the holiday season. This time is ideal for combining a beach holiday and an extensive cultural program, because people come to Barcelona not only for swimming, but also for the huge number of interesting sights.
The weather in October is characterized by the following average air temperatures: +21°C during the day, +15°C at night. If in daytime hours It is still very comfortable, but for evening walks you may need warm clothes. At the beginning of the month, during the day it is usually around +24… +28°C, and closer to November there is a natural decrease in average daily temperatures. Mediterranean Sea is still comfortable for swimming, although it is already starting to cool down: on average its temperature is +20°C, at the beginning of the month the water is still warmed up to +23… +24°C, and in the end it already cools down up to +19°C.
The weather in Barcelona in October holds mostly clear, although there is a noticeable increase in cloudy and cloudy days. Longitude daylight hours on average is 11 hours, and daily norm The number of hours of sunshine in October is 8.5 hours.
October in Barcelona is one of the rainiest months of the year. More precipitation falls only in September, although if we talk about the monthly norm, you will notice that it is small - only 77 mm, which pours out of the sky during six rainy days. Relative air humidity decreases slightly and is 72% .
As throughout the year, the wind does not cause problems. average speed gusts - 2.9 m/s. Prevails southwestern direction.
If it's hot and stuffy weather Summer is unbearable for you, then autumn will most likely be to your liking. But the presence or absence of a beach component entirely depends on which part of a given time of year to choose.
Events and weather in Barcelona in September
Barcelona is located in the northern part of the Mediterranean coast, so September here fits the description better velvet season, rather than during the summer months like, for example, on the Costa del Sol. After August, the air begins to gradually cool, causing average daytime temperatures to become more moderate. As a rule, at midday weather forecasters record +26 °C. But often, especially in the first two weeks of the month, the thermometer reaches +27..+28 °C. 
Considering that the sea has not yet completely spent its accumulated heat, and the density of human bodies on the beaches is decreasing every day, this is an excellent period for swimming, water sports and sunbathing. By the way, although the celestial body requires a hat and photoprotective cream, it is no longer as dangerous as before, due to the decrease in the level of UV radiation. 
It is no coincidence that the beginning of autumn is declared the best time for holidays with small children. However, we do not recommend postponing it until the last ten days, when going into the water has an invigorating effect.
Regarding precipitation, the probability is much higher - about 73 mm, equivalent to 9 rainy days. So it won’t be a bad idea to play it safe by taking an umbrella with you.
The nights are cool - +17..+18 °C, you will need a light jacket.
Be that as it may, September weather is ideal for participating in magnificent celebrations and festivals. The 11th is declared a day off. It's the national day of Catalonia" La Diada». 
Shops and government offices are closed, and mass demonstrations are organized on the streets of Barcelona. 
The largest event, perhaps, is the 5-day festivities in honor of heavenly patroness Our Lady of Grace of Catalonia - « Fiestas de la Mercè" (the end of the month). 
The tradition of the "Fiestas de la Mercè" holiday dates back to 1871.
An integral spectacle of the holiday - competitions in the construction of "living" towers - castells
The alternative music festival starts almost simultaneously “ BAM", during which famous European artists and groups perform for free in a series of concerts on the embankment, squares and in the city center. 
The "Bam" festival always attracts a huge number of people
Events and weather in Barcelona in October
The October weather in Barcelona does not fit into our idea of autumn. However, for pampered Spaniards this month is considered cool. The basis for this conclusion was that the sun stopped being noticeably hot, and the air temperature dropped by 4 °C-5 °C: during the day, meteorologists recorded +21..+24 °C, and in the evening - +13..+15 °C. 
One way or another, the weather for excursions is most suitable, despite the abundance of rain. Although they are frequent - on average once every three days - they are short-term.
In general, mid-autumn in Barcelona is a kind of turning point. Firstly, the water cools down - about +20..+22 °C, which leads to closing swimming season, secondly, the wardrobe is diversified with warm clothes, and thirdly, the majority of attractions and attractions switch to winter operating mode.
For example, on Montjuic Mountain the Singing Fountains show is available exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays from 19.00 to 21.00.
From October, Barcelona becomes the jazz capital for exactly two months. The largest “International Jazz Festival” in Europe takes place here. Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona", affecting both concert halls and open-air stages. 
Concert at the "Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona"
Another interesting event of the month is the Festival de Tardor, dedicated to music, dance, classical and modern theater arts.
In the middle of the month, the Fira de Cornella exhibition center invites adult audience to the International Erotic Film Festival, and a week later the Filmoteca de Catalunya cinema shocks fans of the big screen with the “Film Festival of Sexual Minorities”.
At the end September - early October in the town of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, in the province of Barcelona, a Kava Week- a holiday in honor of local sparkling wine. 
"Cava Week" - the world's most sparkling festival
On the 12th, together with the whole country, Barcelona celebrates “National Day of Spain” / “ Dia de la Hispanidad». 
Events and weather in Barcelona in November
Even taking into account the fact that in November temperatures drop significantly, the weather in Barcelona is much more comfortable than in many other European cities. During the day - about +17 °C, at night - around +10..+11 °C. However, short-term warming or, conversely, cooling is possible. 
Even daredevils do not dare to enter the water: strong excitement and a reading of +17 °C are somehow not encouraging. Distinctive feature last month of autumn - reduction in precipitation (about 9 “wet” days) and normalization relative humidity: winter is coming, and it is mostly dry here. It gets dark already at half past six, so you should plan your educational program early in the morning. As for clothing, in addition to knitted sweaters and jackets, you should take a jacket with a hood. It will protect from the chilly squally winds that late autumn tend to become more frequent. 
There are already much fewer tourists in November, but this is not a reason for the impoverishment of the event calendar. On November 1, townspeople relax, celebrating “All Saints Day” / “Todos los Santos”. In addition, the Jazz Festival, which began in October, continues. Also, the last month of autumn is marked by the “International Independent Film Festival” / “ L'Alternativa Barcelona Independent Film Festival» 
Poster for the festival "L'Alternativa Barcelona Independent Film Festival"
and an exhibition of reportage photography " World Press Photo Exhibition", lasting just over a month. 
The exhibition showcases dozens of winning works in the world's most prestigious photojournalism competition, the World Press Photo Exhibition.
Photo exhibition "World Press Photo Exhibition"
We recommend the first two or three weeks of September in Barcelona for lovers of sea bathing. In turn, October and November are fantastic months for cultural enrichment.