Travelling to Barcelona in January: weather, visa and cost

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Last updated 1 November 2026

Weather in January

  • 14°High
  • 6°Low
  • 4.4 daysof rain

An acceptable time to go January is a fair time to go: check the weather details before you book.

In January the average high is 14°C and the low 6°C, with about 4.4 rainy days.

Visa for Gulf passports

  • SaudiVisa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source
  • EmiratiNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source
  • KuwaitiVisa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source
  • QatariVisa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source
  • BahrainiVisa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source
  • OmaniVisa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days. Reviewed by hand on 17 October 2026 · Official source

Estimated cost for 7 nights

  • CoupleAbout 6,000 to 10,000 SAR without flights. Travellers: 2, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.
  • FamilyAbout 11,100 to 18,800 SAR without flights. Travellers: 5, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.

Without flights: lodging, food, getting around and activities. Rounded, from stored price levels.

Direct flights from the Gulf

  • Abu Dhabi (AUH) · about 7.1 hours · 11 flights a week
  • Doha (DOH) · about 6.9 hours · 20 flights a week
  • Dubai (DXB) · about 7.2 hours · 21 flights a week
    Round trip from 1,305 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 29 October 2026
  • Jeddah (JED) · about 5.7 hours · 4 flights a week
  • Kuwait City (KWI) · about 6.4 hours · 4 flights a week

Approximate prices of the month's cheapest round trip seen by Aviasales users; they may change when you book.

Questions travellers ask

What is the weather like in Barcelona in January?

In January the average high is 14°C and the low 6°C, with about 4.4 rainy days.

Is January a good time to visit Barcelona?

January is a fair time to go: check the weather details before you book.

Does a Saudi passport need a visa for Barcelona?

Visa from the embassy before travel. Stay up to 90 days.

Are there direct flights from the Gulf to Barcelona?

Yes, direct flights from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait City, in about 5.7 hours.

How much do 7 nights in Barcelona cost?

About 6,000 to 10,000 SAR without flights. Travellers: 2, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.

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