Activities for a Rainy Day in Barcelona

Averaging only 55 days of rainfall each year, Barcelona is blessed with a temperate Mediterranean climate. But it’s not immune from spells of heavy rain, especially during the cold season. And while you’re bound to get wonderful weather most year-round, your trip could coincide with one of those rare rainy days, which especially fall around those colder autumn months.

But don’t get down in the dumps if the heavens start to open. Barcelona is still an awesome place to spend time, even on a rainy day!

To help you find some fun things to do in the city during those rare rainy days, here are some useful recommendations to consider for what to do on a rainy day in Barcelona.

Indulge your inner geek at CosmoCaixa

Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award (2021), CosmoCaixa is among the most stimulating, mind-blowing attractions in Barcelona, and a great place to visit on a rainy day.

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Immerse yourself in architecture at Gaudi’s Palau Güell

Located just steps from Las Ramblas in the trendy Raval district, Güell Palace (or more commonly, Palau Güell) is one of the first major works of Barcelona’s most famous architect: Antoni Gaudi.

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