Barcelona is a colourful city that has a lot of history, Euro architecture, and an incredible energy. When making traveling plans to this beautiful city, you may be asking yourself a question, is November a good month to visit? Still, in this article, we will reveal some essential information on visiting Barcelona in November and its advantages and disadvantages.
1. Weather in November
The climate that Barcelona feels in November is relatively warm and sunny. Of course, it is not so hot to sunbath on the beach, but the temperature varies between 10 to 17 (50/63 F) that is great for sightseeing and different kinds of outdoor activities. Slightly warmer clothing should be carried especially a jacket or a sweater for the evening breeze.
2. Crowds and Tourist Season
A major benefit you stands to gain when you plan your vacation to Barcelona in November is that, that particular period is during the shoulder season. This will however provide you an opportunity to avoid huge traffic congestion and long queues at some of the greatest fascination points like Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Rambla among others. The city is not as populated most of the time, and you get to enjoy your time more fully.
3. Accommodation and Pricing
You are most likely to find accommodation that offering reasonable rates compared to the rate offered during the summer holiday. The cheapest months to travel to hotels and vacation rental is during November as most places have affordable prices. Of course, it is wiser to pre-book your slots because you can get the best prices this way.
4. Events and Festivals
November also brings several interesting happenings and fests in Barcelona, which make the place even more attractive. Some of the festivals include the Barcelona Jazz Festival reaching out to musicians from all around the world and jazz lovers. There you can also touch the atmosphere of the La Castanyada, a special Catalan autumn festival when people eat roasted chestnuts and sweets.
5. This destination offers cultural experiences as well as many different places to see and tour.
November is less conducive to tourists and allow you to go deeper into the culture and history of Barcelona. You don’t have to rush from one place to the next like some do in Barcelona, instead you can spend as much time as you want at a place like Park Güell or Casa Batlló and marvel at works of this creative architect – Antoni Gaudí. Other museums include; Picasso Museum and Barcelona Museum of contemporary art these are best to view excellent aptitude of art and shows without coming across big crowd.
6. Day Trips and Nature
The vicinity of Barcelona provides for some truly stunning landscape views and November is a perfect time to go out on day trips to explore natural landscapes. You can also see the Montserrat’s mountain monastery with great views or go trekking in Montseny Natural Park. The climate is ideally suitable for the tourist to take a long, relaxing walk along the city’s beaches or for a long walk about the city’s historical areas.
7. Local Cuisine
It is also noted that November is perfect time to taste the delicious food in Catalonia and Barcelona in particular. For example you can taste Escudella i carn d’olla this is delicious tasty meat and vegetable dish or favorite sweet treats Panellets which are traditional to eat during La Castanyada. You can also enjoy markets for food products like fruit and olive oil and Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria.
8. Considerations and Tips
While November is generally a great time to visit Barcelona, there are a few considerations to keep in mind:
While the weather is warm it is recommended to pack lighter clothing and a light jacket for cooler evenings.
My advice is that some attractions are opened for few hours only as compared to the period of peak season.
However, there is still traffic in the city and thus it is always advisable to book for tickets early to secure one due to high demand of the following attractions.
Sometimes it rains so it is best to come prepared, so carrying an umbrella or even a raincoat would do.
Conclusion
November is still warm, and the city is less crowded, cheap, with numerous festivals and attractions waiting for the tourists. Whether you are interested in arts, history, food or just the liveliness of the city Barcelona is a destination to choose. So get your luggage and clothes on and make some unforgettable trip in the beautiful capital of Catalonia!
