Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is an Olympic stadium in Barcelona, Spain, situated in the Montjuïc district. Named after Lluís Companys, the stadium was opened in 1929 and features an eclectic architecture style by Pere Domènech i Roura. This site is a Cultural Asset of Local Interest with a capacity of 55,926, is the home of FC Barcelona, and is one of the 102 sights of Spain on this site, ranking as the 11th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, when daily highs reach 26 °C and lows are between 21 °C and 22 °C. The wettest months are September and October, which see 74 mm and 85 mm of rain over approximately 9 to 10 rainy days. The stadium is wheelchair accessible.
The stadium is 10 km from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona and 504 km from Madrid. Visitors can combine a trip to the stadium with nearby sites such as the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (0.4 km), the Barcelona Pavilion (0.8 km), or Palau Güell (2.2 km). Other nearby locations include La Rambla (2.4 km) and the Barcelona Cathedral (2.8 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is October, with about 85 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 40 | 41 | 46 | 52 | 32 | 20 | 51 | 74 | 85 | 60 | 45 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
