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Barcelona — VanSky 73 (Comfortable)

Regional capital · Catalonia, Spain · Coastal city

20° Partly cloudy
VanSky
73
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Th–Sa
Feels like
22°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
81%
UV
—
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08:03 / 19:10

VanSky index for Barcelona, Spain — 73 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed several times a day.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Barcelona, Spain — VanSky 73 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #630 of 987 cities in the country (as of 15 October 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 24°C.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
80
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
30
1.4 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 10.2h
Driving
100
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 25)
Water
100
24°C
Water temperature • waves 0.2 m / 2.9s
swell: 0.2 m / 3.2s • wind wave: 0.1 m
Condensation
High
81%
Humidity level • Dew point 17°C a bit humid
Awning
Safe
25 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 18 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
15.10
day
23°
night
15°
solar
1.4 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 25 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
Fr
16.10
day
25°
night
15°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 26 км/ч
VanSky 87
comfort
Sa
17.10
day
25°
night
15°
solar
1.6 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 31 км/ч
VanSky 85
comfort
Su
18.10
day
19°
night
12°
solar
0.1 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 55
comfort
Mo
19.10
day
16°
night
12°
solar
0.4 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 22 км/ч
VanSky 71
comfort
Tu
20.10
day
21°
night
11°
solar
1.5 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 35 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort
We
21.10
day
22°
night
8°
solar
1.2 kWh
wind
6 km/h
gusts 18 км/ч
VanSky 89
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
3.4h
sunny 10.2h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Wind is calm — safe to open the awning and leave it out overnight.
  • Perfect night (15°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.
  • Comfortable temperature (23°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.
  • Sea temperature is 24°C — great conditions for swimming and coastal camping.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
18
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
0
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Coastal conditions

Water temperature
24°C
Wave height
0.2 m
Calm
Wave period
2.9 sec

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Spain

Barcelona ranks 82 of 987 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Barcelona?
The weekly VanSky index for Barcelona is 73 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Barcelona?
Solar panel output data for Barcelona is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Barcelona?
The index for Barcelona is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.
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