Barcelona in November
Quieter and better value
- Temperature
- 9–18°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €€
+Quiet period with better value.
–Cooler and less reliable weather.
Museums, long lunches and Barcelona without the crush.
Barcelona vs Madrid in November
Barcelona and Madrid are close in November. Barcelona averages 9–18°C with low crowds; Madrid 6–14°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Barcelona and Madrid
The verdict for November
- WeatherVery similar7/10 vs 7.5/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
- PricesVery similar€€ vs €
- OverallVery similar8/10 vs 8/10
Madrid in November
Cooler, quieter and excellent for culture.
- Temperature
- 6–14°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- €
+Lower crowds + better prices
–Cooler and wetter
November brings cooler weather and fewer tourists, making it a strong month for museums, food and relaxed city exploration. Rain becomes more likely, but there are still plenty of comfortable days.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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